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On the recordNovember 28, 2023
it's millions of dollars. People are there, 19 of them, without any trial whatsoever.
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Peter Welch
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Welch highlights the financial burden and legal issues of Guantanamo detainees.

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