John McCain: The Brutal CIA Interrogations 'Stained Our National Honor'

12-10-2014 • http://www.businessinsider.com, Pamela Engel

In light of reports about the CIA torturing detainees under a counterterrorism program authorized by President George W. Bush in the wake of the September 11th attacks in 2001, McCain noted that "even our enemies possess basic human rights."

"I have often said ... that this question isn't about our enemies, it's about us," McCain said. "It's about who we were, who we are, and who we aspire to be."

"Our enemies act without conscience," he said. "We must not."

McCain continued: "We need not risk our national honor to prevail in this or any war."

Torture programs described in the report included "rectal feeding," sleep deprivation, and mock executions. The report also said the CIA engaged in efforts to manipulate media coverage of the torture program.

The CIA later misled the public about how effective the interrogation methods were.

"Torture produces [provided] more misleading information than actionable intelligence," McCain said.

2 Comments in Response to John McCain: The Brutal CIA Interrogations 'Stained Our National Honor'

Comment by Regina Scheppler

Entered on: 12/10/2014 9:23:54 PM

The only honor stained is yours Senator McCain...you knew about this, you sit on the intelligence committee, and you knew about John Brennan. You were fully apprised of his activities including the "kill list" and the use of drones to kill US citizens abroad. You voted for his nomination while 31 of your fellow Republicans, 2 Democrats and 1 independent voted against him. You voted with Feinstein and Reed to put the architect (John Brennan) as head of the CIA...great job Johnny...it's way past time for you to retire.

Comment by Regina Scheppler

Entered on: 12/10/2014 9:23:44 PM

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