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On the recordDecember 14, 2014
During questioning he had first disclosed what he thought was nominal information and then stopped all cooperation. We knew that Zubaydah had more information that can save innocent lives.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Bush explains the situation regarding Abu Zubaydah during interrogation and the belief that he had critical information.

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