“the President instructed us that nothing we would do would be outside of our obligation, legal obligations under the convention against torture… and so by definition, if it was authorized by the President, it did not violate our obligations under the Convention Against Torture.” Dr. Condoleeza Rice
This is one of the most ridiculous and disturbing statements on which I have ever laid eyes or ears. It is poisonous logic that will forever haunt our nation. The executive branch, under ANY presidency, does NOT have the power to make these decisions unilaterally.
