Obama: Guantanamo Closing Had Bipartisan Support

The transcript discusses the closure of a facility, initially supported by both parties, including President Bush and Senator McCain. However, political dynamics shifted, leading to opposition and public fear. Despite challenges, significant progress was made in transferring detainees, with a final plan submitted to Congress for closure.

How many detainees remain at Guantanamo as mentioned in the text?

What was the role of Secretary of Defense Ash Carter in the context of the facility's closure?