In praise of waterboarding
On each occasion waterboarding has elicited valuable information that has saved lives. According to evidence given to Congress, water-boarding has…
ByOn each occasion waterboarding has elicited valuable information that has saved lives. According to evidence given to Congress, water-boarding has…
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