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Top CIA Lawyer: Obama

John Rizzo says nearly all the controversial programs begun under Bush are still in place

09/06/2011 | Rating NR

FRONTLINE

Top CIA Lawyer: Obama

Clip: Season 2011 Episode 13 | 3m 31s

John Rizzo says nearly all the controversial programs begun under Bush are still in place

In his first televised interview, John Rizzo, a 34-year agency veteran described as "the most influential lawyer in CIA history," tells FRONTLINE that even before Obama became president, his team signaled "they were going to be just as tough, if not tougher, than the Bush people."

09/06/2011 | Rating NR

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