“I applaud Senator Leahy’s leadership in proposing the establishment of a truth and reconciliation commission.  Getting all the facts out about what happened over the last eight years is a crucial part of restoring the rule of law.  As President Obama and Attorney General Holder have said, nobody is above the law.  There needs to be accountability for wrongdoing by the Bush Administration, including the illegal warrantless wiretapping and interrogation programs.  We cannot simply sweep these assaults on the rule of law under the rug.”