On the recordFebruary 25, 2010
We would stand idly by and accept it if they were tortured as prisoners? Of course not.
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congress.govJohn McCain: “We would stand idly by and accept it if they were tortured as prisoners? Of course not.”
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John McCain argues against torture, highlighting moral responsibility.
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