Obama Presser: Cars And Torture
Question 2 on fate of automakers in trouble.
Obama noted that "the clock is ticking on Chrysler coming up with a plan." But he said he's more hopeful than he was 30 days ago that Chrysler will offer a viable solution. GM, he reminded, has another 30 days.
"I would love to get the U.S. government out of the auto industry."
Question 3 Do you believe that the previous administration sanctioned torture?
"Waterboarding violates our ideals and our values. I do believe that it is torture. ... And that's why I put an end to these practices."
We could have gotten this information in other ways, Obama added, more consistent with who we are as Americans.
"It is better for us to stick to who we are even when we're taking on an unscrupulous enemy."
Question 4 More on torture, envision a situation wherein the U.S. was in imminent danger and he would sanction enhanced interrogation tactics?
"I will do whatever is required to keep the American people safe," Obama said, but cautioned that he is unwilling to "take short cuts that undermine who we are."
(JENNIFER SKALKA)
People should take a closer look at what President Obama signed. US interrogators will follow the guidelines of the Army handbook, sounds good so far right, if those measures do not produce the desired results detainees may be sent to an allied country for further interrogation; When asked, will those countries or groups follow the US policy's, he said "it is a matter of good faith".
Sounds like more US outsourcing.
Some of the so called allies (friends of US interest $$$), have been inclined to torture criminals within their own justice systems,(not involed in Obama's war of ideals).
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