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“Here's the bigger problem with all this, we're not interrogating anybody right now. Guantanamo's being emptied by this president. We should be putting people into Guantanamo, not emptying it out, and we shouldn't be releasing these killers who are rejoining the battlefield against the United States.” quote by Marco Rubio
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“Here's the bigger problem with all this, we're not interrogating anybody right now. Guantanamo's being emptied by this president. We should be putting people into Guantanamo, not emptying it out, and we shouldn't be releasing these killers who are rejoining the battlefield against the United States.”

Marco Rubio

About This Quote

Source Speech: Interview, 2023, United States Senate

He argues that Guantanamo should remain populated to detain dangerous individuals, opposing its closure and release of prisoners.

In simple terms: He thinks Guantanamo must stay full to keep threats out.

Key Takeaway

Keep dangerous threats detained.

Themes

security politics justice

Mood

concerned defensive

Type

political controversial

When to use this quote

  • policy debates
  • military strategy
  • legal proceedings

Key Concepts

detention policy terrorism human rights

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is indefinite detention justified?
  • What alternatives exist for dangerous prisoners?
A Different Perspective

Releasing detainees may risk public safety.

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