Donald Trump said "And don't tell me it doesn't work, torture works. OK, folks? Torture, don't you know, I have these guys. Torture doesn't work. Believe me, it works." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMarch 3, 2016

And don't tell me it doesn't work, torture works. OK, folks? Torture, don't you know, I have these guys. Torture doesn't work. Believe me, it works.

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Trump asserts his belief in the effectiveness of torture despite contrary opinions.

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