Top CIA Lawyer: Obama

Name: Top CIA Lawyer: Obama
Uploaded: 2011-08-31T08:00:00Z
Duration: P211S
Description: In his first televised interview, John Rizzo, a 34-year agency veteran described as "the most influential lawyer in CIA history," tells FRONTLINE that even before Obama became president, his team signaled "they were going to be just as tough, if not tougher, than the Bush people."

Clip: Season 2011 Episode 13 | 3m 31s

In his first televised interview, John Rizzo, a 34-year agency veteran described as "the most influential lawyer in CIA history," tells FRONTLINE that even before Obama became president, his team signaled "they were going to be just as tough, if not tougher, than the Bush people."

Aired: 09/06/11

Rating: NR

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