I just spoke with Representative Conyers and

[ncteechur]

he said there would be no deal with the White House. He was great to talk to even though I am not one of his constituents. He said he had just spoken with a lady from Texas who had called for the same reason. I couldn't get through to Senator Schumer.

[WinkyDink]

1. AWESOME!!!!!!!

[countingbluecars]

2. Thanks.

I am trying to calm down after that speech, and this info helped some.

[Cha]

13. Same here and I didn't

have to see or listen to it..thanks to the reconnaissance team who did.

[wryter2000]

3. You spoke to him personally?

We need a swoon smilie. :evilgrin:

[ncteechur]

10. Yeah, at first I thought I had a recording of him and I went on and on.

Then he said "Wait, this is John Conyers..."

He was great!!

[Howardx]

18. awesome

answering his own phones even!

[wicket]

40. Holy crap!!!

That's awesome!!! :D

[renate]

4. you lucky duck!

And what a great guy. I am SO glad to have a man with his integrity, good nature, intelligence, and courage on our side. (Of course, who else's side would someone like him be on?)

I love him to pieces. :loveya:

[paparush]

5. Hearing him speak, in person, was my highlight of the January DC March!

[Cabcere]

6. Coolness!

:applause: And rec #5 for you, my friend. :)

[Fresh_Start]

7. another DUer helped me on this statute

Looks like its a crime to lie to Congress without regard to an oath specifically. In that case, have them testify without oath. They'll feel more inclined to deceive and they can be entrapped.


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§ 1001. Statements or entries generally
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(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, whoever, in any matter within the jurisdiction of the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of the Government of the United States, knowingly and willfully—
(1) falsifies, conceals, or covers up by any trick, scheme, or device a material fact;
(2) makes any materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation; or
(3) makes or uses any false writing or document knowing the same to contain any materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or entry;
shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 5 years or, if the offense involves international or domestic terrorism (as defined in section 2331), imprisoned not more than 8 years, or both.
(b) Subsection (a) does not apply to a party to a judicial proceeding, or that party’s counsel, for statements, representations, writings or documents submitted by such party or counsel to a judge or magistrate in that proceeding.
(c) With respect to any matter within the jurisdiction of the legislative branch, subsection (a) shall apply only to—
(1) administrative matters, including a claim for payment, a matter related to the procurement of property or services, personnel or employment practices, or support services, or a document required by law, rule, or regulation to be submitted to the Congress or any office or officer within the legislative branch; or
(2) any investigation or review, conducted pursuant to the authority of any committee, subcommittee, commission or office of the Congress, consistent with applicable rules of the House or Senate.

[TroglodyteScholar]

19. You're forgetting one small factor...

...no transcript or even notes on what is said in this closed-door meeting.

Not. Good. Enough. PUBLIC testimony UNDER OATH is the only path to accountability.

[Fresh_Start]

20. I didn't say accept the offer as given.

I suggest counterproposal. No oath on the record.

[TroglodyteScholar]

22. Ah, sorry. I didn't get that from your post. n/t

[Robbien]

23. Cheney and Bush did that for 9/11 testimony

Cheney held Bush's hand and they went in secret behind closed doors and had a "discussion" with the investigation committee.

You see how far that got in obtaining justice for the public. No where. If there is no public record or no public oath, then there is no justice.

[hootinholler]

25. That's current law AFAIK

I'M NOT A LAWYER!

That being yelled, I believe there's ample evidence in the released emails to indict Gonzales from his last stint on The Hill.

-Hoot

[robinlynne]

31. That's why it needs to be transcribed.

[Manifestor_of_Light]

8. Absolutely fanfuckingtastic!!

I love Conyers and Leahy and Waxman for standing up for the Constitution and the TRUTH!!!

[WiseButAngrySara]

9. Thanks so much. This is wonderful news! KNR! ....n/t

[Terri S]

11. NOW we're seeing the dems I remember!!!!

[Cha]

12. Thank you, NCTeechur!

:loveya:

[liberalnurse]

14. That man is a LEADER!

If any of Congressman Conyer's staff read DU........Here is my messge:


:kick: :yourock: :woohoo: :loveya: :loveya: :grouphug:

From OHIO!

[liberalnurse]

15. What is the following action step

for Congress if they ignore the Subpoena? If it is to go to the Attorney General, then we are at a brick wall...:shrug:

[CrazyOrangeCat]

16. Awesome!!!

K&R

[Vidar]

17. Thank you so much. Very glad to hear that.

[elizfeelinggreat]

21. wow - just wow ;)

That might have been me. I still can't believe the first time I called D.C. that happened. My husband had to put up with me bouncing off the wall for 15 minutes after that phone call.

[newyawker99]

37. Hi elizfeelinggreat!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

[goclark]

24. Go Conyers! nt

[live love laugh]

26. Thank you.

:yourock:

[bobbie]

27. Holy cow, that's fantastic ncteechur

I've called a zillion congressional offices and never talked to the congress-person.
So that's pretty kewl.
But to have it be the great great Conyers. Wow.

Oh, and IMO when someone is the committee chair, we are all their constituents on issues that their committee deal with.

Kudos to you for making the call.

[Patsy Stone]

28. Good going!

And :loveya:, John.

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

29. Check out this thread:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=3172816&mesg_id=3172816

[SeattleGirl]

30. Wow and Wow!!!

Wow, 'cause you got to actually speak with Rep. Conyers!!!

And, Wow, for what he said!!!!

Excellent!!!! :bounce:

[LaPera]

32. This is what needs to be done keep up the pressure and Dem's/Conyers don't let up!

[mtnHov]

33. lets hope this spine surgery fad, catches on

[Hekate]

34. That is so cool. I hope you told him he is a superhero around these parts...

And has been for a long time! :hi:

Hekate

[riverdeep]

35. Conyers has never needed

spine surgery. It's been some of his compatriots that needed it. (looking at you Lieberman)

[w4rma]

36. Lieberman doesn't need spine surgery. He is a true believer in this war. He is a warmongerer. (nt)

[myrna minx]

38. Thank you for calling him.

Is he aware of the ground swelling support that he has out here?

[Patsy Stone]

39. Although I did not speak with him directly

I did speak with a lovely woman named Carol who was more than happy to take all the information I had about USA Frederick Black's demotion in the Northern Marianas at the behest of Karl and his buddy Jack Abramoff.

I love this country.