US official defends plan to close Guantanamo Jul 7, 2016 18:22:24 GMT -5 Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostMemberGive GiftBack to Top Post by bot on Jul 7, 2016 18:22:24 GMT -5 US official defends plan to close Guantanamoby By DEB RIECHMANN WASHINGTON (AP) -- A U.S. official on Thursday defended the Obama administration's efforts to close the detention center at Guantanamo Bay, saying a minimal number of released detainees are suspected of returning to the fight.... hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_CLOSING_GUANTANAMO?SITE=NYWNE&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT