The Bush Administration pursued a policy of detainee mistreatment that since has been acknowledged to include torture of detainees. And the process that got the United States of america into a place where it was torturing detainees was a Legal Process that was full of mistakes and failures by the office of Legal Counsel at the department of justice by mr. Bybee, by mr. Mr. Hugh and by following them mr. Bradbury. Lets start with just a word on the office of Legal Counsel. Within the department of justice, the office of Legal Counsel is seen as being the best of the best. The department of justice prides itself on attracting and training and perfecting the skills of the best lawyers in america. And as a United States attorney, i had the privilege of serving with a lot of absolutely spectacularly skilled lawyers and trial advocates just in the small rhode island u. S. Attorneys office and of working with others from the department of justice. And i have just a very, very high opinion of
Tweeted that the bill is still not acceptable, putting pressure on senator portman. Former congressman allen west. Minute ago fox news learning five republican moderate are asking for changes to the bill before agreeing a procedural vote. Apparently they want more money in this bill, colonel. Im beginning to wonder, are they moderate republicans or moderate democrats in what do you say to that . You just answered that question. These are moderate democrats. They are progressive democrats. Obamacare comes down to two things. It was an incredible increase of taxation. 20 new taxes. And an expansion of medicaid. What constitutional republican conservative would want to agree with increased taxation and expansion of medicaid . When you have someone such as theio governor john kasich, all he wants is to protect himself because he wants that medicaid expansion. In 2015 they passed in the house and senate a repeal law that President Trump vetoed. Why dont they just go back to that . Gerri fog
We are just about finished. Statements any final to make . North a brief one. Please proceed. North i would simply like to thank the American People who have responded with their good wishes, their support, their prayers through what has been, for me and my family, a long and difficult ordeal. Thank and salute them. That is my statement. Thank you. It is my privilege and great honor to recognize the chairman of the house committee, mr. Hamilton. Express my appreciation for you . You have had some rather difficult moments i think you have been firm and fair. You have kept these proceedings moving on. All of us are most grateful to you. Me express my appreciation to you for your testimony. Rep. Hamilton as the chairman has indicated, i will use my time to give my impressions. Andcognize a president those carrying out his policies sometimes face agonizing choices. You have had more than your fair share. I have never, for a moment, over the years i have known you, doubted your good intenti
Particularly those aimed at dealing with those who sponsor terrorism. We also have sanctions against countries that are violating our International Norms on democratic principles. Russia is top on that list. And im going to ask you questions for the record as to your views on the current sanctions and strengthening sanctions. Bipartisan legislation to strengthen the sanctions, particularly with russias attack against americas democratic election institutions. But i want to make sure i understand. You are committed to enforcing the sanctions against russia. 100 so. And i think the president elect has made it very clear that he would only change those sanctions if he got, quote, a better deal and we got something in return, whether it was on nuclear arms or other areas. But yes, senator. And in response to the question that was asked about using the irs, make sure it was not used for partisan reasons, you will enforce these sanctions without regard to a persons Party Affiliation or offic
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