From the Washington Post today:
Justice Dept. Investigates if Gonzales Tried to Influence Aide's Testimony
By Dan Eggen
Washington Post Staff Writer
Thursday, June 14, 2007; 1:08 PM
The Justice Department is investigating whether Attorney
General Alberto R. Gonzales sought to influence the testimony of a departing senior aide during a March meeting in Gonzales's office, according to correspondence released today."This is to confirm that the scope of our investigation does include this matter," wrote Glenn A. Fine, the inspector general, and H. Marshall Jarrett, counsel of the Office of Professional Responsibility.
The disclosure could represent a serious legal threat to the embattled attorney general. Fine's office is empowered to refer matters for criminal prosecution if warranted.
Gonzales has said in a statement that he "never attempted to influence or shape the testimony or public statements of any witness," including Goodling, and that his comments "were intended only to comfort her in a very difficult period of her life."
Oh right, al. This is your idea of "compassionate conservatism", no doubt.
The thought that you might be able to save your ass never entered your mind, did it?
The term
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