Retired Military Leaders Speak Out Against Torture Ahead of Nevada Caucus

With a Number of Presidential Candidates Voicing Support of Torture Methods, New Statement Reminds Americans that Torture is Illegal, Counterproductive and Detrimental to National Security.

Mark and retired United States Marine Corps Commandant General Charles C. Krulak explain lawful, rapport-based interrogation techniques continue to be the most effective way to elicit actionable intelligence and how torture makes Americans less safe by increasing the risks to our troops, hindering cooperation with allies, alienating populations whose support the US needs and providing propaganda for our enemies.

Event Date
2016-02-19
Pub/Org
Broadcast News Resource

Former Interrogators Urge Presidential Candidates to Reject Torture

Human Rights First released a letter that twenty-six national security professionals that signed a letter to all presidential candidates in September 2015.  The letter urged the candidates to publicly reject torture as it is illegal, counterproductive, and detrimental to national security.

Event Date
2016-02-17
Pub/Org
Human Rights First