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

Editor's note · Context

John Boehner argues against the need for a broad investigation into Bush officials regarding interrogation tactics.

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