Barack Obama promised during his campaign in 2008 to close the military base in Virginia . But he has been unable to deliver in the face of opposition on Capitol Hill . He says he still hopes to fulfill one of his first promises as president .
President Obama promised during his campaign in 2008 to close the military prison in Cuba . But he has been unable to deliver in the face of opposition on Capitol Hill . He said he still hopes to fulfill one of his first promises as president .