...with this while he still maintained command? Then I must assume that between the time he took command in June 2003 and up to or shortly before he was replaced in early 2006, Gen Sanchez must have supported BushCo's policies as they related to the war. Even when he appeared before congress Gen Sanchez testified in support of the war and how it was being executed. He is now covering his ass because he knows he will eventually be charged with war crimes.
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From Sanchez' testimony of May 19, 2004:http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A39851-2004May19_3.htmlU.S. SENATOR JACK REED (D-RI): General Sanchez, today's USA Today, sir, reported that you ordered or approved the use of sleep deprivation, intimidation by guard dogs, excessive noise and inducing fear as an interrogation method for a prisoner in Abu Ghraib prison. Is that correct?
SANCHEZ: Sir, that may be correct that it's in a news article, but I never approved any of those measures to be used within CJTF-7 at any time in the last year.
That is absolutely refuted by the newly released memo, which says:
Presence of Military Working Dog: Exploits Arab fear of dogs ...
Sleep Management: Detainee provided minimum of 4 hours sleep per 24 hour period, not to exceed 72 continuous hours.
Yelling, Loud Music, and Light Control: Used to create fear... (Sanchez's wording, not mine.)
Sanchez is clearly guilty of perjury, and should face the wrath of Congress... and the Senate should determine the guilt of his boss, Donald Rumsfeld, while they're at it.
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