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David Gergen: And that's why people like John McCain, on the Republican side, were so opposed to this sort of thing.

On the recordApril 15, 2009
And that's why people like John McCain, on the Republican side, were so opposed to this sort of thing.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

David Gergen references John McCain's opposition to torture, highlighting the perspective of those who have experienced similar situations.

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