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Glenn, I have to agree with the Senator's assistant. She clearly stated that the Army Field Manual in its present form is the best standard available to ensure legal compliance for interrogations. However, she did note that the Manual could be altered by Executive Order [I'm surprised it is that simple] which could leave a loophole for another Bush or Cheney to incorporate techniques which could be called torture. She indicated that legislating a standard would be more effective and more difficult [uhh maybe not] to change. Especially by the Executive Branch.
I guess it all depends on what is in the legislation and what loopholes are left for interrogators to utilize. Another concern might be whether the the legislation is unclassified and able to be available and clearly understood.
