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Abuse of the law handed victory to terrorists

By Philip Stephens

Published: April 23 2009 17:37 | Last updated: April 23 2009 17:37

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Here is a chilling thought. Barack Obama has gifted a dangerous advantage to America’s enemies. How? By assuring terrorists they will not be tortured in US custody. The president, this argument runs, should have kept al-Qaeda guessing as to what fate detainees might suffer at the hands of CIA interrogators.

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