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To: KLP who wrote (36390)	3/24/2004 3:35:32 PM
From: Neeka	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 793587

Commissioner James R. Thompson brought this issue up with Mr. Clarke. Mr. Clark said that before the interview he was told by the White House to emphasize the positive. That he worked for Bush and wouldn't say anything negative about his boss. He also stuck to that story when questioned by Commissioner Bob Kerrey. Certainly glad Jim Angle remembered that Aug 2002 Clarke briefing! My initial reaction to Clarke's explanation was that President Bush has made it well known from the very beginning of his administration that he has always welcomed opposing views among his staff. My second reaction was that Clarke appears to be a patsy that would say anything if someone tells him to. Second round of inquiry taking place now. I think Mr. Thompson will continue in this line of questioning. Commissioner Fred F. Fielding brought up an interesting point. He asked Mr. Clarke why, when he testified before the Congressional Joint Inquiry of 9/11 in June of 2002, he didn't bring up his concerns about President Bush then? Mr. Clarke replied that they didn't ask. M