Intel Chief ‘Deeply Regrets’ U.K.’s Torture Disclosure, But…

[kpete]

Source: Washington Independent

Intel Chief ‘Deeply Regrets’ U.K.’s Torture Disclosure, But…
By Spencer Ackerman 2/10/10 6:27 PM

After a British court ruled that the U.K. government has to disclose sensitive information about how the United States tortured a British citizen named Binyam Mohamed whom the U.S. held as a terrorist for years, Dennis Blair, the director of national intelligence, released this statement:

The protection of confidential information is essential to strong, effective security and intelligence cooperation among allies. The decision by a United Kingdom court to release classified information provided by the United States is not helpful, and we deeply regret it.

The United States and the United Kingdom have a long history of close cooperation that relies on mutual respect for the handling of classified information. This court decision creates additional challenges, but our two countries will remain united in our efforts to fight against violent extremist groups.

Read more: http://washingtonindependent.com/76336/intel-chief-deeply-regrets-u-k-s-torture-disclosure-but

[hlthe2b]

1. It just never ends...

Now THIS is what makes me "want my country back".... Damn

[Solly Mack]

2. K&R

"This court decision creates additional challenges..."

Snort

[Downwinder]

3. Those 12 paragraphs were National Security?

Job security, maybe; but not National Security.

[No Elephants]

4. Doncha jus hate it when law gets in the way of a good international relationship?

[QUALAR]

5. Long Overdue

It's about time a court tried to hold someone accountable and stop all the fun at the CIA water parks. Unfortunately, there aren't too many American judges with courage and deserving to be addressed as "the Honorable." They are as weak-kneed as many politicians and citizens who advocate giving up other Americans' civil rights to protect their own sorry asses. I still contend that portions of the Patriot Act are unconstitutional because they improperly amended the Constitution.