With a notable exception of the enhanced interrogation program, the incoming Obama administration changed virtually nothing with respect to existing CIA programs and operations. Things continued. Authorities were continued that were originally granted by President Bush beginning shortly after 9/11. Those were all picked up, reviewed and endorsed by the Obama administration.
From Top CIA Official: Obama Changed Virtually None of Bush’s Controversial Programs
He should get a little credit for ending torture but this has been a major disappointment. Its been two years and very little has changed.
