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John McCain: He said he does not believe that someone who has that history in the program of waterboarding and other kinds of torture…

On the recordMay 9, 2018
He said he does not believe that someone who has that history in the program of waterboarding and other kinds of torture should lead the CIA.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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John McCain opposed the nomination of Gina Haspel due to her involvement in torture.

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