Brennan Defends CIA’s Drone Attacks Saying Civilian Deaths Rare
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John Brennan, President Barack Obama’s nominee for CIA director, defended the use of targeted killings against members of al-Qaeda and said civilian casualties from drone strikes are “much rarer than many allege.”
In written answers to the Senate intelligence committee, which holds a hearing on his nomination today, Brennan said the Central Intelligence Agency wouldn’t use so-called enhanced interrogation techniques if he is confirmed.