We're not talking about torture in the abstract, but the real thing. U.S. personnel and officials may be criminally liable, and a special prosecutor is needed to investigate.

That's not punishment, and that's the problem.

This investigation is in its preliminary stages and journalists and others who want information should really be asking the CIA, and should be asking civilian flight authorities what they know.

We would welcome [such a prosecution] if it happens. It's not as though these are serious, felony-type counts.

Indefinite detention has a special way of driving people a little crazy and provides a greater incentive to riot.

The truth does not lie with the Human Rights Watch. It lies with Poland, Romania and all the governments in Europe which might have information about these activities.