Gitmo Commander Predicts Prison Won't Close Soon

From Yahoo News/AP:

GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba – Guantanamo's commander believes that the prison on this base won't close anytime soon after President-elect Barack Obama takes office.

Rear Adm. David Thomas said he expects "rigorous debate" in America before the 250 detainees are flown out, pouring cold water on speculation that the military's offshore prison might close within days after Obama is sworn in on Jan. 20.

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