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W.House: Obama believes can close Guantanamo by 2010

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Mon Jun 29, 2009 3:29pm EDT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama believes his 2010 deadline for closing the prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, is within reach despite difficulties in finding places to relocate detainees, the White House said Monday.

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Asked if the deadline could still be met, White House spokesman told a briefing: "Absolutely. ... I think you've seen over the past few weeks progress, particularly with statements by the European Union and individual countries in their desire to share the responsibility of settling transferred detainees."
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