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Mark Warner: “We have clearly debated it, but I want to make, in conclusion, the observation that no evidence which is the consequence…”

On the recordSeptember 27, 2006
We have clearly debated it, but I want to make, in conclusion, the observation that no evidence which is the consequence of torture can be admitted. The aliens are not entitled to the constitutional provisions of the fourth amendment and, therefore, I urge our colleagues to think carefully through those arguments which we believe we have fully answered and carefully written this bill to be in conformity with our Constitution.
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Mark Warner
Democratic · Virginia

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Discussing the implications of torture and constitutional rights during Senate debate.

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