Dean Calls for White House Cooperation in Justice Probe

[tsipple]

DES MOINES--Governor Howard Dean issued the following statement today:

"Today's report in the Washington Post of alleged criminal wrongdoing by members of the White House staff is deeply troubling. The suggestion that the White House may have revealed the identity of an undercover CIA agent in retaliation against the woman's husband not only is highly disturbing and illegal, but may have grave national security implications.

"Today I call upon President Bush to take this matter of national security and possible criminal activity seriously and identify immediately anyone who may have provided information about Ambassador Wilson's wife or who may have knowledge of others who did so. These individuals not only have compromised her safety, but the safety of extremely sensitive national security information.

"We must get to the bottom of this swiftly. That's why I ask the President and the White House to cooperate fully in any criminal investigation.

"And to ensure a thorough investigation -- free from political pressure -- I call on Attorney General John Ashcroft to play no role in this investigation and permit the probe to be carried out by the independent Justice Department Inspector General. We need to determine the facts in the highly sensitive matter free from any political taint.

"President Bush came into office promising to bring honor and integrity to the White House. No more promises. It's time for accountability."

Link to Statement and Official Dean Blog

[Jared]

1. Here's to hoping

Unfortunately, we're probably not going to see this come to justice...

[wryter2000]

2. We need to write to Congress

Write to the members of the intelligence committees.

[sonias]

3. Nigergate

That's right Governor Dean, the buck stops right there at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue even if the resident won't admit it. Go get em Dean!

I totally agree that Ashcroft should be no part of the cover up.

I want to see all the candidates on board supporting this investigation. It would be so sweet to be rid of Rove. Plus Rove is such a lunatic that when the bushies give him up he'll try to pay them back.

Sonia