'As a matter of U.S. policy, the United States' obligations under the CAT [U.N. Convention Against Torture], which prohibits cruel, inhumane and degrading treatment -- those obligations extend to U.S. personnel wherever they are, whether they are in the United States or outside of the United States,' Rice said at a press conference with Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko.
The press should stop asking if the US tortures prisoners. The US will always say no, but they will be using their own tortured definition.
The press should ask if the US waterboards. prisoners.
Equally there is no point asking about extraordinary renditions.
The press should ask if the US holds prisoners without charge or trial.
There is no point asking such questions in Australia. Holding prisoners without charge or trial is the law here, a law passed with Labor's support.
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