Pelosi repeated that she had not been told about the use of torture techniques, despite the claim in the recently released CIA documents that she had been. "I am saying that the CIA was misleading the Congress," she said.Funny how those who really did the illegal activities have very little to say. The Republican strategy will be to pump up this distraction: Who cares if Bush broke the law? Let's all just pretend it didn't happen. Look over there, Nancy Pelosi!
Pelosi was less clear when asked about reports that her top aide had been briefed about waterboarding in 2003 and told her about it. She said she was told that her aide "had been briefed about the use of certain techniques," but added that there was little she could have done to protest.
Pelosi also said she supports the full release of CIA notes and memos detailing who was told what and when, as GOP Rep Pete Hoekstra has been demanding. "I would be very happy if they would release the briefings," she said, reiterating her call for a truth commission.
The classic GOP "kill the messenger" but never comment on the actual crimes. The fast and loose days of post-9/11 America has accountability issues that are rearing its ugly head.
Source: Washington Monthly
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