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To: i-node who wrote (258539)	11/5/2005 2:20:16 PM
From: combjelly	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1572965

"There are other criteria that have to be met to make such a leak "criminal"," That is true. But evidence isn't a step function, where you accumulate bits and pieces until it passes some threshold. The bits and pieces in and of themselves are evidence. So the fact that Valerie was classified means she could have been covert, that being a subset of 'classified'. The fact that the CIA asked the DOJ to launch an investigation is pretty strong evidence that she actually was covert at the time, given that they should know her actual status and George Tenet had absolutely no stake in having someone in the administration investigated over something that isn't a crime. So I'd say that bit of information counts as evidence in this case. Sure, there is more needed to build the case. Which is why Scooter is in hot water. Fitzgerald is convinced he needs Scooter to be candid to figure out what went on and Libby isn't cooperating.

To: i-node who wrote (258539)	11/5/2005 3:11:40 PM
From: tejek	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1572965

"Leaking the names of CIA agents is not politics; it is a crime. Lying to congress about evidence for a war is not politics; it is a crime. Failing to tell a grand jury that you met with a reporter and talked about the CIA agent is not forgetfullness; it is a crime. Deceiving your entire nation and frightening children and adults with images of nuclear explosions in order to get them to support a bloody invasion of another country is not politics; it is a crime. Anyone other than Karl Rove and Lewis Libby and Tom Delay who does not get this, please raise your hand. The three of you will need to stay after class for further instruction in civics." huffingtonpost.com

To: i-node who wrote (258539)	11/5/2005 3:14:47 PM
From: tejek	Respond to of 1572965

Conyers asks: What Did the President and Vice President Know and When Did They Know It? by Michael Stewart at 11:11PM (EDT) on October 29, 2005 \| WASHINGTON – Congressman John Conyers, Jr., Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement regarding Special Counsel Patrick Fitzgerald's decisions to indict Scooter Libby: "Today's indictments represent the beginning, but not the end of the process of finally holding the Bush Administration accountable for its conduct in foisting a preemptive war on this country. The prosecutor has performed his job in pursuing this case vigorously and fairly. However the charges really beg the larger question - what did the President and Vice President know about these and related matters, and when did they know it? I believe it is imperative that Congress pursue these questions and determine how these charges fit into the entire web of deception, manipulation and obfuscation laid bare by the Downing Street Minutes and Treasongate. As a result, I have directed my staff to conduct a comprehensive investigation and review of the facts concerning not only alleged efforts to misuse the White House to out a CIA operative, but misinformation concerning the run up the Iraq War, and all legal violations and breaches of trust by the Administration concerning the War." americantimes.blogharbor.com