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“It is also worth asking whether the strict limitations of Geneva make sense in a war against terrorists.”

Quote by John Yoo

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John Yoo is a prominent American attorney, born on July 10, 1967. He has significant influence in the political and legal circles of the United States, having served as a senior official in the U.S. Department of Justice and contributing to the formulation of several important legal and policy measures. more

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“Under the Geneva Convention, for example, a POW is required only to provide name, rank, and serial number and cannot receive any benefits for cooperating.”

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