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I believe the united states of america must remain a standard bearer in the conduct of war. that is what makes us different from those whom we fight. that is a source of our strength. that is why i prohibited torture. that is why i ordered the prison at guantanamo bay closed. and that is why i have reaffirmed america's commitment to abide by the geneva conventions. we lose ourselves when we compromise the very ideals that we fight to defend.
-Barack Obama
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Barack Obama
I believe the united states of america must remain a standard bearer in the conduct of war. that is what makes us different from those whom we fight. that is a source of our strength. that is why i prohibited torture. that is why i ordered the prison at guantanamo bay closed. and that is why i have reaffirmed america's commitment to abide by the geneva conventions. we lose ourselves when we compromise the very ideals that we fight to defend.
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