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John McCain: Torture is unacceptable and will not be part of the American response to the war on terror.

On the recordFebruary 25, 2010
Torture is unacceptable and will not be part of the American response to the war on terror.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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John McCain emphasizes the unacceptability of torture in U.S. policy.

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