In a recent interview with 60 Minutes, Obama said "I have said repeatedly that America doesn't torture. I'm going to make sure that we don't torture. Those are part and parcel of an effort to regain America's moral stature in the world." He has put that plan into action by sending Eric Holder, his choice for Attorney General, to meet this week with 12 retired generals and admirals to discuss changing the U.S. government's current interrogation policy. All 12 retirees had endorsed the Bush administration's plan for enhanced interrogation techniques, including practices like water-boarding. They have now urged the adoption of a single- and far less controversial- standard of interrogation and detainment across all intelligence and other agencies.
I think it's great that Obama has really shown some initiative in this area and is trying to clear up America's name.
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