https://pjmedia.com/ronradosh/2009/05/22/obama-vs-cheney-jack-goldsmith-is-right/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usThu, 11 Jun 2026 16:07:01 -0400<![CDATA[Yesterday, the nation heard the two contrasting views of how to deal with the war against terrorism, first by President Barack Obama speaking at the National Archives, and second from former Vice-President Dick Cheney speaking before The American Enterprise Institute. Certainly, from first appearances, the views seem diametrically opposed.  President Obama said: &#8221; I know some have argued that brutal methods like water-boarding were necessary to keep us safe. I could not disagree more. As Commander-in-Chief, I see the intelligence, I bear responsibility for keeping this country safe, and I categorically reject the assertion that these are the most effective means of interrogation.&#8221;  In contrast, Cheney said: &#8220;The interrogations were&#8230;legal, essential, justified, successful, and the right thing to do. The intelligence officers who questioned the terrorists can be proud of their work and proud of the results, because they prevented the violent deaths of thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, of innocent people.&#8221;]]>Fri, 22 May 2009 11:26:33 -0400<![CDATA[Ron Radosh]]>https://pjmedia.com/ron-radosh/2009/05/22/obama-vs-cheney-jack-goldsmith-is-right-n182856