Retired federal judge Michael Mukasey listens as President Bush announces him as his nominee for attorney general, replacing Alberto Gonzales,in this Sept. 17, 2007 file photo. (AP)
What is Waterboarding? Story aired: Tuesday, November 06, 2007
The Senate Judiciary Committee has voted 11-8 in favor of Judge Michael Mukasey becoming the next attorney general.
One of the controversies that has surfaced during Mukasey's confirmation process concerned the use of "waterboarding" against suspected terrorists.
To find out more about the technique we speak with journalist, author and CIA expert Ron Suskind.
Guests:
Ron Suskind
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