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On the recordFebruary 11, 2015
It simply doesn't make policy sense to keep Guantanamo open.
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Adam Smith
Democratic · Washington
Source
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Editor's note · Context

Criticizing the costs and inefficiencies of Guantanamo Bay detention facility.

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