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John McCain: “I do believe that water-boarding is a violation of the Geneva Conventions.”

On the recordFebruary 14, 2011
I do believe that water-boarding is a violation of the Geneva Conventions.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

McCain asserts that water-boarding constitutes torture under international law.

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