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To: Lane3 who wrote (43915)	2/8/2002 10:31:38 AM
From: Bill	Respond to of 82486

John Dean on CNN opining that the behavior of the WH quacks just like a cover-up As good a contrary indicator as there ever was. When he repeatedly vouched for Clinton's honesty early in the Monica mess, his credentials were solidified. Wonder if Linda Tripp will be on CNN in 30 years opining on other people's honesty. But you're right about Cheney - it does look bad.

To: Lane3 who wrote (43915)	2/8/2002 11:21:34 AM
From: Neocon	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 82486

He is wrong. Executive privilege extends beyond the president.....

To: Lane3 who wrote (43915)	2/8/2002 11:24:11 AM
From: Neocon	Respond to of 82486

encyclopedia.com executive privilege, exemption of the executive branch of government, or its officers, from having to give evidence, specifically, in U.S. law, the exemption of the president from disclosing information to congressional inquiries or the judiciary. Claims of executive privilege are usually invoked to protect confidential military or diplomatic operations or to protect the private discussions and debates of the president with close aides. Efforts by various presidents since Eisenhower to gain absolute and unqualified privilege have been rejected by the courts, though they remain inclined to support most claims of executive privilege. Where criminal charges are being brought against a president, as in the case of Richard Nixon, the claims of executive privilege are weakest; during the process leading to the impeachment of President Bill Clinton, numerous claims made by the White House were dropped when it was clear courts would not uphold them.