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In reply to the discussion: "If Gitmo is anyone’s legacy, it is the legacy of George W. Bush and of the US Senate" [View all]SunsetDreams
(8,571 posts)2. He has to have funds to do it
Congress will not provide the funds
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"If Gitmo is anyone’s legacy, it is the legacy of George W. Bush and of the US Senate" [View all]
SunsetDreams
Jan 2012
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That is the usual answer but everything the military uses is paid for in advance.
Nuclear Unicorn
Jan 2012
#4
I agree, I believe he COULD probably get them relocated to domestic facilities
hughee99
Jan 2012
#19
Well, if the choice is between following the Constitution and a political win
gratuitous
Jan 2012
#3
Bill Maher exclaimed that "Obama Lied" about Gitmo. I sent him a message on his
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jan 2012
#12
I said "Obama broke his promise", not "I blame Obama for not closing Gitmo".
Donald Ian Rankin
Jan 2012
#24
Did Obama think he was going to be a dictator when he made the promise?
Donald Ian Rankin
Jan 2012
#28
My tone is because I don't *like* President Obama, and haven't since before he was elected.
Donald Ian Rankin
Jan 2012
#36