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Did CIA employees refuse to torture?
Hayden explanation of the need for the insurance involved him playacting convincing an officer to carry out an order. He indicated that the resistance seemed to involve more than just covering the employee's "children's college fund," but rather to convince them about the legality.
You've got to wonder if CIA officers are standing up to their superiors when asked to perform illegal activities, and if Hayden now feels he needs to bribe them to follow orders. It was some weird stuff.
Of course, Hayden's portrayed his explanation to the officers by saying the attorney general says its legal. HA! I'm sure they find that reassuring.