by TASSC International
November 9, 2007, 5:51 pm

Today, TASSC International sent the following statement of support to Rep. Nadler's office endorsing the American Anti-Torture Act, HR 4114. Rep. Nadler has been unwavering in his opposition to the Military Commissions Act and the survivors at TASSC International thank him for his work to end torture in our world.

November 9^th, 2007

The Torture Abolition and Survivor Support Coalition International (TASSC), an organization of torture survivors working for the abolition of torture wherever it is practiced, welcomes efforts to expand the McCain Amendment to the Detainee Treatment Act of 2005.

Over the last seven years, those of us who know torture all too well have been sickened as the President of the United States has abused the law in such a way that blurs the once very clear guidelines prohibiting torture. It is imperative that we take every step necessary to remove all doubt that torture is in fact illegal, and that no member of the United States government can authorize its use under any circumstances.

The efforts of Congressman Nadler and Congressman Delahunt to ensure that not only the Department of Defense, but all parties of this government, are to be held accountable under the provisions of the U.S. Army Field Manual is a an essential step in reestablishing this country's firm stance against the practice of torture. It saddens us that we have found ourselves under the direction of a leader who has made such a step necessary, but we must take it nonetheless.

It is for the above reasons that TASSC International urges all members of Congress to vote in favor of H.R. 4114.

As we work to escape from the dark shadow of torture, we will continue to campaign for the repeal of the Military Commissions Act, the Torture Law, but we believe that this is an important step forward in these dark times.

The text of the bill, and TASSC's concerns, are posted here.

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