Thank you for contacting me regarding the release of documents from the Bush administration. I appreciate your taking the time to write on this important issue.
Recently, President Obama released formerly classified legal opinions issued by the Justice Department’s Office of Legal Counsel during the Bush administration. These opinions detailed the rationale used to authorize the use of enhanced interrogation techniques on terrorists held in custody overseas. While I maintain that the United States should never surrender the moral high ground by condoning torture, I believe that it was unnecessary to release these documents.
I am concerned that the release of these opinions and discussion of prosecuting the officials who drafted them will significantly chill the ability of government attorneys to address complicated legal issues. A nation at war is required to make many difficult choices and that process will only be made harder if we seek to criminalize the judgments of those we ask to make the tough calls. While some may disagree with the choices that were made, I hope we can all agree that they were made in good faith and with the security of the nation in mind.
Again, thank you for writing. I will keep your thoughts in mind as the Senate deals with this issue. If you would like more information on issues before the Senate, please visit my website at http://roberts.senate.gov. You may also sign up on my home page for a monthly electronic newsletter that will provide additional updates on my work for Kansas.
With every best wish,
Sincerely,
Pat Roberts
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