Obama meets with Guantanamo closure envoys

By Tim Mak
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President Obama met privately Monday with two officials tasked with closing the detention facilities at Guantanamo Bay, the White House announced.

“The president reiterated that he remains fully committed to closing the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, and made clear that the special envoys have his full support as they work to facilitate the transfer of Guantanamo detainees,” White House press secretary Jay Carney said.

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