
By Dick Morris and Gary R’Nel
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – On Talk Radio 1210 WPHT, Dick Morris and Gary R’Nel spoke with Texas Congressman Steve Stockman about the Obama Administration’s deal to secure the release of prisoner of war Bowe Bergdahl, in exchange for five Guantanamo Bay detainees.
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“From what I understand, I’m trying to remember who on the floor told me, I don’t know if this is confidential or not, they actually wanted four, and Obama said let us give you five. He’s trying to empty out Gitmo, because that’s one of his pledges.”
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