Bush uses privilege to deny ex-aides’ testimony
White House-Congress showdown escalates over attorney firing subpoenas
WASHINGTON - President Bush invoked executive privilege Monday to deny requests by Congress for testimony from two former aides about the firings of federal prosecutors.
The White House, however, did offer again to make former counsel Harriet Miers and one-time political director Sara Taylor available for private, off-the-record interviews.
In a letter to the heads of the House and Senate Judiciary panels, White House counsel Fred Fielding insisted that Bush was acting in good faith and refused lawmakers' demand that the president explain the basis for invoking the privilege.
I don't know about you but this just reeks of cover-up! This is his latest dance step in the waltz to cover his ass and protect himself and his sidekicks from a contempt of Congress citation. He is willing however, to allow former counsel Harriet Miers and one-time political director Sara Taylor available for private, off-the-record interviews.
Now you tell me when is someone who has nothing to hide only going to allow off the record interviews?
Jul 9, 2007
Can you name that dance?
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