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On the recordFebruary 11, 2015
the presence of the prison continues to be an international eyesore, as I mentioned, to our allies much more importantly than to our enemies.
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Adam Smith
Democratic · Washington
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Editor's note · Context

Smith emphasizes the negative perception of Guantanamo among allies over its impact on enemies.

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