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Patrick Leahy: “The HIG is being created to improve the ability of the United States to interrogate dangerous terrorists effectively…”

On the recordSeptember 15, 2009
The HIG is being created to improve the ability of the United States to interrogate dangerous terrorists effectively, and doing it in a manner not only consistent with our law but consistent with the values that make America different than other countries.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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Leahy discusses the purpose of the High-Value Detainee Interrogation Group.

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