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Lamar Smith: What we saw was, I think, similar to what the Pentagon's report issued pursuant to the President's order, and that was…

On the recordFebruary 24, 2009
What we saw was, I think, similar to what the Pentagon's report issued pursuant to the President's order, and that was no evidence of torture.
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Lamar Smith
Republican · Texas

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Smith discusses observations from a delegation visit to Guantanamo, emphasizing compliance with the Geneva Convention.

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