Does anyone have a link to Bush saying he'd fire any "leaker"

[DesertRat]

Bush made the statement on Sept. 2003 that he'd fire anyone in his administration who leaked the name of a CIA operative but I can't find a link of him saying that. I had a disagreement with a righty today who claimed that Bush never said it. Can someone help?

[JHH]

1. He said that he would "take of" whom ever leaked

[emlev]

3. You mean "take care of," right? I've always thought

that meant give them a raise, a promotion, and anything else their undoubtedly little heart desires.

[JHH]

10. yes take care of

[DesertRat]

14. Just like Tony Soprano.

Actually I haven't seen Bush "take care of" Karl Rove. :spank:

[MichiganVote]

6. His response was geared toward if "they" had done anything illegal

[laruemtt]

2. third paragraph down:

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2003/10/01/national/main575986.shtml

[emlev]

4. He must have said it more than once in different ways, because

I specifically remember the "take care of them" phrase, and I've heard it recently. Probably replayed on DemocracyNow!

[MichiganVote]

5. Siad that if "they" had done anything illegal they'd be taken care of

[Mz Pip]

7. Maybe Ken Lay

was the thrid leaker... Just thinkin...

Mz Pip
:dem:

[DesertRat]

11. Can you find a link to him saying that? I'd appreciate it.

[MichiganVote]

12. I don't know of a link but saw the tape of it on CNN today

[DesertRat]

13. I did too, but I wish I could find a link

To show to this obnoxious righty that I know. :eyes:

[MichiganVote]

15. Try this

http://www.cnn.com/2003/ALLPOLITICS/09/30/wilson.cia/

[DesertRat]

16. Thanks, that's it!

[DesertRat]

8. I remember hearing it different ways too

That's why this righty demanded that I provide a link.

[DesertRat]

9. great, thanks! n/t

[win_in_06]

17. "If the person violated law..."

This statement gives Bush all the cover he needs to wait and see what results from the trial. The press and others jumped the gun by trying to get him to fire someone based on this statement before the Grand Jury had even completed its work.