Congresswoman Barbara Lee Says Those Who Authorized Torture Should Be Held Accountable

For Immediate Release
April 23, 2009

Contact: Nicole Y. Williams
(202) 225-2661

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-9) today released the following statement in response to news reports that Obama Administration is considering whether to prosecute Justice Department officials who formulated the legal justification authorizing the torture of detainees:

“Nothing has so thoroughly stained the reputation of the United States than revelations that the torture of detainees was condoned by the previous Administration. Nothing will do more to restore the sullied reputation of our country than investigating those incidents of torture and holding those responsible accountable for their actions.”

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