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CIA director nominee Gina Haspel testifies at her confirmation. (photo: Aaron P. Bernstein/Reuters)
Theo Padnos, Rolling Stone
Padnos writes: "I understand you are now against torture, after supporting it before. Great. As a torture victim, I'm very happy to hear this news."
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