VP says reports support claim that enhanced interrogation produced critical info . The two reports surfaced as the latest ammunition in the debate over whether the use of controversial interrogation techniques like stress positions , wall slamming , and waterboarding -- considered torture by critics -- helped prevent terrorist attacks . Dossiers released this week do not specify techniques used to gather intelligence . Reports surface in debate over whether techniques could prevent terrorist attacks . Former VP says enhanced interrogations contributed to successful Al Qaeda arrests .
VP says reports support claim that enhanced interrogation produced critical info . Dossiers released this week do not specify techniques used to gather intelligence . Reports surface in debate over whether techniques could prevent terrorist attacks . Former VP says enhanced interrogations contributed to successful Al Qaeda arrests .