Romney and McCain's Heated Exchange Over Torture

Torture is a divisive issue for Republicans; most seek to walk a fine line between national security and human rights. When asked how other candidates have the authority to disagree with McCain, as he is the only candidate who has experienced torture, Romney argued that a presidential candidate should not have to describe what is and isn't torture. He did, however, take a hard stance on the right of enemy combatants: to much applause, he stressed that they should remain at Guantanamo and meet "GIs and CIA interrogators." McCain responded harshly to his statements, pointing out that Romney clearly did not understand waterboarding and condemned anyone who considered it a legitimate, moral interrogation technique: "I suggest you talk to retired military officers. How in the world could anybody think that was fine?" Romney retorted that he understood what it was. McCain pointed out that, if he was not able to define what condones torture, he would have to withdrawal from the Geneva Convention -- a valid point, considering that waterboarding is questionable under the Geneva Convention. Ultimately, it would have been interesting to hear other candidates' responses, seeing as to how Romney and McCain are known to be polar opposites when it comes to controversial interrogation techniques.