Colin Powell responds to demand he be named White House chief of staff . ` ` I have n't been asked , and I do n't expect to be asked , '' he says . Powell noted that the FBI and other intelligence agencies have downplayed the quality of information the technique elicits , saying authorities can get better tips `` through more vigorous and professional interrogation . '' He calls the election results ` ` a body count '' for President Obama .
Colin Powell responds to demand he be named White House chief of staff . ` ` I have n't been asked , and I do n't expect to be asked , '' he says . He calls the election results ` ` a body count '' for President Obama .