Seems that there were very few choices for CIA Chief that didn't have their hands involved in all the recent torture interrogations...But I'm glad Obama chose one that didn't (even if he was Clinton's choice years ago)
Panetta Is Chosen as C.I.A. Chief, in a Surprise Step
By MARK MAZZETTI and CARL HULSE for The NY Times
*Update 1/7/09
Just read Panetta's comment in the 2008 Washigton Monthly....And all I can say is Huzzah!!
"Those who support torture may believe that we can abuse captives in certain select circumstances and still be true to our values. But that is a false compromise. We either believe in the dignity of the individual, the rule of law, and the prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment, or we don't. There is no middle ground. We cannot and we must not use torture under any circumstances. We are better than that."- Panetta
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