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“In my judgement, this new paradigm renders obsolete Geneva's strict limitations on questioning of enemy prisoners and renders quaint some of its provisions.”

Quote by Alberto Gonzales

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Alberto Gonzales
Alberto Gonzales

Alberto Gonzales is an American politician who served as the United States Attorney General. Born on August 4, 1955, he graduated from Harvard Law School and served as an advisor to President George W. Bush. During his tenure at the Department of Justice, he faced numerous controversies, including the interrogation and detention policies of terrorism suspects. more

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