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Torture Policy

McCain's lone stance on torture

John McCain speaks out against torture and calls on the other presidential candidates to do the same Video

Michael Scherer catches up with John McCain on a recent trip through Iowa. The presidential hopeful stands out among Republican candidates for his opposition to waterboarding and other forms of torture.

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