“Everybody knows that the United States is opposed to torture. And therefore, we don't torture.”

— John Negroponte

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About John Negroponte

Diplomat • American

John Dimitri Negroponte is a prominent American diplomat whose career has spanned several decades and presidential administrations. He has served in numerous high-profile roles, including as the United States Ambassador...

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