On the recordJuly 23, 2013
As long as we keep this detention center open at Guantanamo, it will continue to serve as a recruiting tool for terrorists.
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congress.govPatrick Leahy: “As long as we keep this detention center open at Guantanamo, it will continue to serve as a recruiting tool for…”
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Leahy argues that Guantanamo's existence harms national security and human rights.
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