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John Boehner: “And I don't think it's in the interests of keeping our troops safe, nor in the interest of keeping the American people…”

On the recordMay 17, 2009
And I don't think it's in the interests of keeping our troops safe, nor in the interest of keeping the American people safe.

Editor's note · Context

John Boehner argues against investigating Bush officials regarding interrogation tactics.

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