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  • Sunday, April 27, 2008 08:48 AM

    "might?"

    "that American intelligence operatives attempting to thwart terrorist attacks can legally use interrogation methods that might otherwise be prohibited under international law."

    "Might?"

    The administration can use torture when it might thwart terrorist attacks.

    "Might?"

    "Might" be prohibited?

    "Might" stop attacks?

    "MIGHT???"

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