David Gergen : This same man admits that the CIA made many mistakes , that the interrogation program was deeply flawed , and that it was properly stopped -- but he insists that overall , CIA agents deserve respect for bravely putting their lives on the line for the country -- some 20 have died -- and very importantly , for helping to prevent a new 9/11 . CIA chief is talking sense about the Senate interrogation program . John Brennan says Gergen puts it in perspective , explains its origins and abuses . He says John Brennan is providing more balanced view than partisan CIA committee report .
David Gergen : CIA chief is talking sense about the Senate interrogation program . John Brennan says Gergen puts it in perspective , explains its origins and abuses . He says John Brennan is providing more balanced view than partisan CIA committee report .