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“Congress's definition of torture in those laws - the infliction of severe mental or physical pain - leaves room for interrogation methods that go beyond polite conversation.”

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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