Presidential Records Act Amendments of 2007

[Pryderi]

Run time: 12:48 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtgZnVwcVPY   Posted on YouTube: March 01, 2007 By YouTube Member: NancyPelosi Views on YouTube: 1015   Posted on DU: March 03, 2007 By DU Member: Pryderi Views on DU: 583

 
Thank you Nancy Pelosi for posting this video!

Under the Presidential Records Act, presidential records are supposed to be released to historians and the public 12 years after the end of a presidential administration. In November 2001, President George W. Bush issued Executive Order 13233 which overturned an executive order issued by President Reagan and gave current and former presidents and vice presidents broad authority to withhold presidential records or delay their release indefinitely. The Presidential Records Act Amendments of 2007 would nullify the Bush executive order and establish procedures to ensure the timely release of presidential records -- this hearing examines the issues involved. Here Rep. Lacy Clay asks historians about their feelings on President Bush's executive order.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtgZnVwcVPY

[tanyev]

1. Let's hear it for historians!

Almost as dangerous as scientists!

:applause::applause::applause:

[scholarsOrAcademics]

2. Presidential privilege

the lawyers comment that Presidential privilege does not transfer to designated representative,who has the power to act capriciously, is worth a second thought.
it is difficult to act responsibly,when it is ones grandchildren who are required to be informed citizens.