Dick Cheney Speaks Out Against CIA Investigation

The World

Former Vice President Dick Cheney spoke out on Fox News yesterday against the decision by Attorney General Eric Holder to investigate the alleged abuse of prisoners by CIA interrogators. Cheney said he was concerned what effect the investigation would have on morale in the CIA and called it “clearly a political move.” We’re here this morning with Scott Shane, who covers intelligence for our partners The New York Times, to go over the details.

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