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Today I have ordered the release of all prisoners being held in the U S military prison at Guantanamo Bay. I have executed this action because it was both necessary and the right thing to do. For us to imprison folks permanently without trail or legal recourse is against both International law and the American values that we hold so dear.I have asked Congress repeatedly to act on this matter and they have refused. Therefore I have used my authority as both Commander in Chief and Chief Law Enforcement Officer move on this matter and end this clear affront to common decency and International Law.This action will help to restore our standing in the community of nations,reduce unnecessary costs, and finally help end the long,bitter,and fruitless war on terror that we engaged in the past rather than listen to the legitimate concerns of some of our neighbors that we share this planet with. We can now move forward and open dialog with folks who may speak a different language or have a different faith without having to resort to fear based policies that we have used in the past. I believe this will give us the opportunity to move forward as a nation and re channel our resources to more productive measures. In the coming weeks I will be sending to Congress several of my budget proposals. They will have the opportunity to partner with me as we begin to move America forward leaving behind the rhetoric and failed policies of the past. I stand ready to work with the Congress but if the decide to stay mired in the policies of the past and won't do what they need to do I am prepared once again to take action where I must to ensure that we are able to continue our progress to move forward as a nation. Thank you and goodnight!