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White House Pulls Nomination of CIA Lawyer over Dem Torture Concerns
From the AP:
John Rizzo, the president's choice to become the CIA's general counsel, asked President Bush to withdraw his name, saying it would be in his best interest and that of the agency where he has worked for 32 years....Rizzo, currently serving as the CIA's interim general counsel, told a Senate panel in June that he did not object to a 2002 memo authorizing interrogation techniques that stop just short of inflicting pain equal to that accompanying organ failure or even death.
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., who led the opposition to Rizzo, called him the wrong man for the job.
"I hope that the administration's next nominee for the position demonstrates greater respect for the rule of law and a firmer commitment to making sure that our nation's counterterrorism programs have the strong legal foundation that they deserve," Wyden said.
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Comments (7)
FMArouet wrote on September 26, 2007 11:20 AM:Sen. Ron Wyden clearly has a spine. Well done.
Could he possibly serve as a bone graft donor to some of his fellow Democratic Senators, you know, the ones with the bone-free notochords running up their backs?
watercarrier4diogenes wrote on September 26, 2007 11:25 AM:He's definitely of the 'quiet but effective' heroes of the Democratic Party. We're trying to get a tough complement elected here to replace "Salmon-Killer" Smith, too.
Randy the Republican wrote on September 26, 2007 12:36 PM:Greetings Paranoid Liberal Socialists!
Again, you have found another subject of your obstructionist tactics. Can there be ANYONE worthy of your approval until one of your annointed liberal comrades is in the office of the presidency?
You prove over and over again that the safety and well-being of our country mean nothing as long as a Democrat Socialist isn't occupying the oval office.
You need to be careful who your talking head is this week. The Columbia University President actually said things to "Little Hitler" Ahmadenijad that were right on target. Sounds like you libs understand and believe correctly regarding the War on Terror. However, you have to be careful not to offend the kook left because they are the ones padding the pockets and pulling the strings of your puppet lib candidates.
smass wrote on September 26, 2007 12:56 PM:So, how soon until the next Congressional recess?
anonymouse wrote on September 26, 2007 1:00 PM:Mr. Kiel was much too kind to the administration. This administration had no problems with Rizzo. It was Rizzo, himself who pulled his name. This administration could care less about democrats being upset...
I think Rizzo just wasn't desiring to sit in fron of these guys and explain....
Sully18 wrote on September 26, 2007 3:12 PM:Dear Mr.Randy the Republican,
Greetings Ignorant War Loving Right Wing Fascist!
The answer to your question is obviously yes,but Rizzo is not worthy of the approval of either party.
It`s always nice to hear from the folks that have been bamboozled into irrationality by the Bush crime cabal.
Guess what.There is no "war on terror".There is no"war on drugs".These are just convenient metaphors to relieve you and your fellow nose to the grindstone,Jack Bauer wanna bees,of your hard earned cash.They also provide you with convenient scapegoats such as the evil Socialists/commie,pinko/liberal America-haters to beat up on and rally round while they relieve you of your dwindling freedoms.While you and your hate spewing minions comply with their odious "trickle down" agenda, they are cleaning your oblivious clock.
Randy the Republican wrote on September 27, 2007 4:27 PM:But fear not Bush is protecting you, as is Jesus,and if things get too bad,there`s always the Rapture.
Good Luck,Randy the Republican.God bless you;and God bless America.
Greetings again Liberal Socialists!
To Sully18: Yes, I may be ignorant and right wing but definitely not war loving or fascist.
There is hope for you...lithium sometimes helps with anger management issues.
And, you just cannot get over "Election 2000" can you? You are probably still counting hanging chad right?