A Swiss senator carrying out an inquiry into claims the CIA has run illegal secret detention centres in Europe has said he has no doubt they exist.
Dick Marty accused the US of violating human rights and attacked European nations for their "shocking" passivity in the face of such violations
The US has refused to confirm or deny the allegations over secret prisons. It has denied using or condoning torture.
That BushCo is not furiously attacking these charges speaks volumes.