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McClellan To Testify About CIA Leak
Former White House press secretary Scott McClellan has agreed to testify next week before the House Judiciary Committee about his assertions that top Bush administration officials misled him about their role in the leak of the identity of CIA operative Valerie Plame Wilson.
In his new book, "What Happened," McClellan writes that then-White House political adviser Karl Rove and then-vice presidential chief of staff I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby deceived him about their involvement in the leak -- prompting him to pass on inaccurate information to reporters.
The disclosure drew the attention of Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.). He has expressed particular interest in McClellan's assertion that he had been directed by then-White House Chief of Staff Andrew H. Card Jr. to vouch for Libby's lack of involvement, as he had for Rove.
"I have extended an invitation to Mr. McClellan to testify before the Judiciary Committee after discussions between committee staff and his attorneys," Conyers said. "In his book, Mr. McClellan suggests that senior White House officials may have obstructed justice and engaged in a coverup regarding the Valerie Plame leak. This alleged activity could well extend beyond the scope of the offenses for which Scooter Libby has been convicted and deserves further attention."
Michael and Jane Tigar, who are representing McClellan, said in a statement: "We confirm that Mr. McClellan will appear before the House Committee on the Judiciary and will answer questions as outlined in the Chairman's invitation. He will also make a statement about the policy proposals he presents in his book."
The Judiciary Committee staff expects the former press secretary to appear June 20.
© 2008 The Washington Post
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Show AllWhy do a hear a huge collective-public yawn coming from this?
Sorry, that was me.
I should've covered my mouth.
"The wheels of the gods grind exceeding slow."
Let's hope they continue to grind until the flour of justice is in the bag.
Everytime I see these big bobble-heads, it makes me sick.
"The Judiciary Committee staff expects the former press secretary to appear June 20."
Should have been Friday the 13th. Or even April 1.
All good comments.
Does being a republican cause you to be follically challenged?
Must be all that worrying they do, staying up at night tossing and turning, thinking about the consequences of ruining Democracy.
What is paramount is that even if Obama is elected this November that he be held to his campaign promise to fully investigate and prosecute the myriad misconduct and crimes of Dubya, Cheney, & Co. The excuse of "moving forward" must not be allowed to let the Bush crime family off the legal hook. If this comes to pass, then McClellan could turn into this era's approximation of John Dean and turn state's evidence. That he go free while the rest of the scum rot in jail is an acceptable price to pay. Let his testimony be the first of many steps to follow.
obonodori June 10th, 2008 1:28 pm ...I would much rather see Bush/Cheney in the bag....ground to dust!
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