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“I abhor anything that constitutes torture. Water-boarding, its perfectly clear to me it is torture. I never supported extraordinary rendition to torture, always said that Guantanamo should be closed. There is no clash of ideals and pragmatism there.”

Quote by David Miliband

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David Miliband is a British politician born on July 15, 1965. He served as the Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom from 2007 to 2010. Miliband has been active in various political roles and is recognized for his contributions to international relations and social policy. more

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