Torture

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Mr. Mansfield added, however, that Mr. Panetta “has stated repeatedly
that no one who took actions based on legal guidance from the
Department of Justice at the time should be investigated, let alone
punished.” The C.I.A.’s interrogation methods were declared legal by
the Justice Department under President George W. Bush.
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as if because the Justice Dept said it was OK that made it OK. Insert
Gestapo or Special Branch and a myriad of other names over time.

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