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Clinton, Gore Set to Face 9/11 Commission | ||
2004-03-03 | ||
The federal panel reviewing the Sept. 11 attacks has scheduled interviews with former President Clinton and former Vice President Al Gore this month but is struggling to get similar cooperation from President Bush and administration officials. Members of the bipartisan commission said they were considering a subpoena to force the public testimony of national security adviser Condoleezza Rice. She has declined to appear at the panel's two-day hearing later this month. "The commission wants to go back in the court of public opinion and appeal to the administration for them to reconsider their first stand," said commissioner Timothy Roemer, a former Democratic congressman from Indiana. "If we don't get that kind of cooperation, compelling Dr. Rice to come before us is an option." The White House said Tuesday that Rice's testimony was a constitutional issue of separation of powers. "As a matter of law and practice, White House staff have not testified before legislative bodies," National Security Council spokesman Sean McCormack said. "This is not a matter of Dr. Rice's preferences."
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Posted by:Steve White |
#5 Yeah, that'll work: Morning, the White House: Ding-dong... "Who is it?..." "It's the Congressional Sargeant at Arms." "Sorry, he's not here..." "No, I'M the Sargent at Arms..." "Sorry, he's not heeeee-re..." |
Posted by: mojo 2004-3-3 2:23:34 PM |
#4 Fed Marshals are an executive branch service. I guess they could send the congressional sargeant at arms. I'd hope W and Cheney and Rice would be as forthcoming as separation of powers would allow, especially since there shouldn't be anything to hide. I'm more interested in the bureaucrats in the FBI/CIA/NSC who F&*KED up their responsibilities, particularly in the name of "cultural sensitivity". Will the commission look at this, or is it a blame game for the November elections? Clinton/Gore will rewrite history if the past is an indicator |
Posted by: Frank G 2004-3-3 11:52:46 AM |
#3 Let's ignore the Congressional Summons. I always wanted to see who the Federal Marshalls would obey. |
Posted by: mojo 2004-3-3 10:59:46 AM |
#2 Cheney to match Clinton and Gore: Cheney to Commission: I suppose, Senator, it all depends on what you mean when you say, 'is'. Rice to Comission: What part of no, do you not understand, Sir? |
Posted by: B 2004-3-3 2:07:38 AM |
#1 "I don't recall" said Winky with a snarkey smile! "Thank You Mr president. Is there anything else you could add to this commission?" "No, other than I almost had this solved." Winkey was splendid in a dark blue suit, cream shirt and a set of diamond cufflinks that twinkled as the glaring lights danced of their gleaming, multifaceted, surface. |
Posted by: Anonymous 2004-3-3 12:53:42 AM |