Washington: Indian-American Louisiana Governor and rising Republican star Bobby Jindal called the Senate committee report on CIA’s interrogation techniques as an attack on former President George W Bush.
“It is clear that the Democrats wrote and released this report in an attempt to once again attack President Bush. I remain very proud to have worked for him, and proud that he kept America safe in the aftermath of 9/11,†Jindal said.
His comment comes days after the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence released the report which said the interrogation programme of CIA post 9/11 in many cases amounted to torture.
“This report is one-sided and partisan. The Left hates the former President, they always have, and now, six years after he left office they are still campaigning against him,†Jindal said in a statement.
“The undeniable truth of the matter is this — President Bush kept America safe after 9/11 from terrorists that wanted to kill us. This is simply a fact. President Bush is a good man and I am honoured to have served in his Administration,†said Jindal, who is considered to be eyeing at the 2016 presidential run.
He is the first Indian-American Governor of a US State.
“If I were to decide a run, this election to me is all about how do we restore the American dream for our children and grandchildren. This President, he has believed in bigger government, redistribution, fewer opportunities, more debt, more tax, and more borrowing,†Jindal told Fox News.
“If I were to decide to run I think I’ve got a unique perspective. My parents came here over 40 years ago in search of the American dream. My brother and I have lived the American dream. We’ve taken on big challenges. We’ve taken on the infringed interests. I think the American people are looking for big change in Washington,†he said.
In the latest opinion polls of potential Republican presidential aspirants, Jindal is placed at 11th place.
(With inputs from PTI)