Senators urge to close Gitmo (VIDEO)

While some reports indicate that a hunger strike there - which has now lasted nearly 6 months - is starting to slow down - some members of the Senate aren't ready to give up on closing Gitmo.

So, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing this afternoon on closing the facility - and what implications that might have on our national security and our record of human rights.

RT's Liz Wahl was there - she explains.