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Departing CIA chief Hayden defends interrogations

 

Published 1/16/2009 at L.A. Times - Politics

'These techniques worked,' says outgoing Director Michael Hayden. He lists Iran's nuclear ambitions and Mexico's drug violence as top challenges to be faced by his designated successor, Leon Panetta. > Outgoing CIA Director Michael V. Hayden said Thursday that the most pressing issues facing his successor include Iran's nuclear ambitions and surging violence in Mexico -- but not the war in Iraq. (link)

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