Bill Clinton warns against wide torture approval

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Bill Clinton warns against wide torture approval

By Randall Mikkelsen 1 hour, 46 minutes ago

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former U.S. President
Bill Clinton joined a chorus of critics of Bush administration proposals for treating suspected terrorists, saying it would be unnecessary and wrong to give broad approval to torture.
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In an interview with National Public Radio aired on Thursday, Clinton said any decision to use harsh treatment in interrogating suspects should be subject to court review.

"You don't need blanket advance approval for blanket torture," Clinton said.

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