re: Where does WH get "moral authority" to condemn torture?

Earnest pretty much (unknowingly, perhaps) described the rationale used for the interrogation methods.

Take this paraphrased quote:

"There's a stark difference between the tactics used by terrorists, and those used by the U.S."

Is he talking about interrogation methods? Or is he talking about drone strikes?

Yeah, kinda hard to tell if you don't watch the video.