Posted on 04/24/2009 4:34:09 AM PDT by kellynla
House Minority Leader John A. Boehner on Thursday chided Democrats for seeking an investigation of the Bush administration's treatment of captured terror suspects, noting a long list of lawmakers from both parties were briefed about the use of harsh interrogation methods years ago.
"Not a word was raised at the time," said Mr. Boehner, Ohio Republican, adding that he has seen a partial list of Democrats and Republicans briefed on CIA interrogation techniques as far back as 2002.
"There is nothing here that should surprise them," he said.
Mr. Boehner continued: "If you look at the effort that was undertaken by our government after 9/11 in order to make America safe and help keep America safe, it's clear to me that it was done in a bipartisan way.
"And whether you're talking about the terrorist surveillance programs, whether you're talking about interrogation techniques, whether you're talking about the Treasury program to track this money, all of this information was downloaded to congressional leaders of both parties, with no objections being raised."
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I am sick of this banter from the spineless GOP. RELEASE THIS LIST.
Note to Republicans: This is what is known as an “opening”. Here is a golden opportunity to start exposing Democrats for the hypocrites they are. Hold press conferences and demand that the presstitutes hold the Democrats responsible for being assholes.
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