On Thu, 10 Jun 2004 01:36:56 GMT, "Jim" wrote:


The Washington Post today reports that the DOJ memo Ashcroft won't release
turns the focus on the role President Bush has played in setting the rules
for interrogations of terrorism suspects.

"A former senior administration official involved in discussions about CIA
interrogation techniques said Bush's aides knew he wanted them to take an
aggressive approach."

Why would this guy not let his name be used?

"'He felt very keenly that his primary responsibility was to do everything
within his power to keep the country safe, and he was not concerned with
appearances or politics or hiding behind lower-level officials,' he said.
'That is not to say he was ready to authorize stuff that would be contrary
to law. The whole reason for having the careful legal reviews that went on
was to ensure he was not doing that.'"

What is wrong with the above? Sounds like the WP is endorsing Bush's actions.

John H

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