According to this report, Bush has been discussing and signing off on torture.
We have at least ONE signed memo which establishes George W. Bush as the executive authority making final decisions in the National Security Council policy formation and decision making process which created a United States run torture regime; the document shown at the bottom of this post.
This post discusses that and also outlines the National Security Council process, Bush’s role in the NSC process and how the NSC generates national policy. Key concept: the US president is the final decision maker in the NSC process and the chair of the NSC.
Be sure to watch the video.