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Jack Kingston: it is bizarre that in 1997 that exists anywhere in the world. It is further bizarre that 40 Americans would be in it.…

On the recordMay 14, 1997
it is bizarre that in 1997 that exists anywhere in the world. It is further bizarre that 40 Americans would be in it. The human rights organization which the gentlewoman alluded to, have they reported any torture in this prison or in similar prisons?
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Jack Kingston
Georgia

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Questioning the existence of a prison and reports of torture during a discussion on human rights.

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