On the recordNovember 7, 2010
Because the lawyer said it was legal. He said it did not fall within the anti-torture act.
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transcripts.cnn.comBecause the lawyer said it was legal. He said it did not fall within the anti-torture act.
Bush explains his belief in the legality of waterboarding based on legal advice.
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