Wednesday, October 26, 2005

Helen vs Scott: Why does the White House seem to support torture?

Q: Didn't you say that he would veto any part of that legislation of defense spending?
A: We did express our views on that legislation, but it is not the way you characterized it, because there are laws and treaty obligations that are on the books. We adhere to those laws and treaty obligations.
Q: No, you don't. You are supporting torture.
A: You are wrong. This is a -- the United States is a country that --
Q: Is the story in the paper today wrong?
A: -- believes in adhering to our laws and our values. And we do. And this President believes in abiding by our laws and our treaty obligations.
Q: Why do we keep reading about torture then?

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