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Richard Blumenthal: “As a candidate, the President-elect indicated that he would be in favor of the ample use of torture, not only against…”

On the recordJanuary 9, 2017
As a candidate, the President-elect indicated that he would be in favor of the ample use of torture, not only against suspected terrorists, but against their families.
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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut

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Blumenthal criticizes Trump's stance on torture during his campaign.

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