Hard Measures
How Aggressive CIA Actions After 9/11 Saved American Lives
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Publisher Description
As seen on 60 Minutes
A New York Times bestselling, explosive memoir about the creation and implementation of the controversial enhanced interrogation techniques by the former Chief Operations Officer for the CIA’s Center for Counterterrorism.
Former Chief of the CIA’s Center for Counterterrorism, Jose A. Rodriguez, Jr., reveals how, in the wake of 9/11, government-approved hard measures used on captured high-level al-Qa’ida operatives derailed terrorist threats to the US, contributed to the capture of Osama bin Laden, and saved countless American lives. That is, until initial support gave way to shortsighted political correctness, leaving those responsible for protecting our nation second-guessed, hamstrung, and investigated. In effect, the United States has chosen to willfully and unilaterally disarm itself in the war on terror.
Rodriguez melds his fascinating life story with a reasoned, previously untold, and convincing case for hard measures. Fully disclosing explosive details of when and how they were used, and why these methods were necessary, he offers a rare insider’s look at an issue that seizes public attention and inspires vigorous debate.
Customer Reviews
Patriot
Mr. Rodriguez is a true patriot and should be given the medal of honor, but instead he will more than likely be characterized as a criminal by the leftist propaganda machine.
This book explains what was required to keep our country safe and gain intelligence which prevented untold deaths. It's a recommended read for all college students brainwashed by their liberal professors.
Professional and pragmatic
That being said...I wonder how many times Leslie Stahl has had one of her whiny leftist questions answered with an emphatic BULLSH!T...!!!! Walking a thin line of moral turpitude Mr. Rodriguez makes a fine case for "hard measures".
Shocking hypocrisy, Mr. President
As Obama spikes the football, he must know that what Mr. Rodriguez did had a direct impact on locating and killing OBL. Yet he outlawed these enhanced interrogation techniques for political reasons. I applaud Jose Rodriguez for his service to our country, I cannot say the same for the current president.