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On the recordApril 29, 2008
He's not doing that anymore. Imagine the man who was tortured himself voting against a bill that now allows the CIA to practice torture.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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Arianna Huffington critiques John McCain's change in stance on torture compared to his past.

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