Obama, Cheney- Dueling Speeches on National Security

Yesterday President Obama spoke about National Security at the National Archive. He addressed public concerns regarding closing Guantanamo and transferring detainees to maximum security prisons. He pointed out that he’s cleaning up a mess started 8 years ago, and he reminded the public that Guantanamo’s opening acted as a symbol that Al Quaeda has used to recruit terrorists.

Meanwhile, former Vice President Cheney spoke on the same issues across town, charging proponents of Guantanamo’s closing with “contrived indignation”, “phony moralizing”, “distorting” the truth, and “in no position to lecture about values.” Highlights and commentary by Keith Olbermann are available below.