Obama news conference: "waterboarding is torture"

Apr 29th, 2009 - Los Angeles Times

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Obama news conference: waterboarding is torture - Los Angeles Times Blogs In answer to a question about waterboarding and whether it violates the Geneva Conventions, Obama is unequivocal: “Waterboarding is torture.”

He adds: “Waterboarding violates our ideals and our values. I do believe it’s torture. That is not just my opinion; it’s the opinion of many who have examined the topic.”

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