Watching Barack Obama effectively evade having to deal with Bush era illegalities has been difficult for his progressive supporters.  The president's commitment to "looking forward" at the expense of discovering the truth about the Bush administration interrogation policies has led many to question their support for Obama.  If you're one of them, read on, and I'll attempt to quiet your doubt.

You must view this clip from the June 10 broadcast of the Rachel Maddow Show.  Along with Newsweek's Michael Isikoff, Rachel discusses the anticipated release of sensitive and revealing documents pertinent to the torture issue.  The exchange between the two journalists is immediately preceded by excerpts of Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D - RI) speaking from the senate floor Wednesday morning.  Rachel described his speech as "long, indignant, impassioned speech

Read Whitehouse's June 10 speech in its entirety HERE.