'Intense' Interrogations On Terrorism Ok, Mitt Says

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DENISON, Iowa -- Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney said Friday more intense methods of CIA interrogation are acceptable in dealing with terrorism and he praised the broad powers granted law enforcement under the USA Patriot Act.

During a question-and-answer session at an Iowa campaign stop, Romney was asked about aggressive interrogation of those in U.S. custody. In recent years, questions have arisen as to whether the CIA's enhanced interrogation techniques cross the line into torture and abuse, such as a practice known as water-boarding.

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'Intense' Interrogations On Terrorism Ok, Mitt Says

The CIA has denied it uses torture.

"I support tough interrogation techniques, enhanced interrogation techniques, in circumstances...

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