On the recordApril 15, 2009
This is a time for reflection, not retribution. Nothing will be gained by spending our time and energy laying blame for the past.
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transcripts.cnn.com“This is a time for reflection, not retribution. Nothing will be gained by spending our time and energy laying blame for the past.”
President Obama comments on the release of memos regarding interrogation techniques and emphasizes the importance of reflection over blame.
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