U.S. President Barack Obama has released his plan to close the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, saying there are many reaons to shut it down.
Republican reaction was swift, with at least one lawmaker saying it's nothing but a press release.
President Obama confirmed the plan coming from the U.S. Department of Defence and headed to the U.S. Congress.
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U.S. President Barack Obama says the plan intentionally does not include a place where some detainees may be sent in the U.S.
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OUT: ...security prisons."
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U.S. President Barack Obama says the policies which have kept Guantanamo Bay open are not working.
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OUT: ...one hundred detainees."
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