White House backs interviews on Tillman

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Source: Associated Press

The White House has offered to let congressional investigators interview three former officials in an inquiry into what the administration knew about the friendly-fire death of Army Ranger Pat Tillman.

The aides are Dan Bartlett, former White House counselor; Scott McClellan, former press secretary; and Michael Gerson, former speechwriter. The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee agreed to White House demands that initial interviews be conducted without a transcript and with White House attorneys present.

If investigators determine the aides have relevant information, they would be asked to return for transcribed interviews. The White House has reserved the right to oppose that by claiming executive privilege, according to a letter Thursday from the committee's chairman and top Republican to White House counsel Fred Fielding.

A White House official confirmed the offer late Thursday, speaking on condition of anonymity because a final agreement has not yet been reached formally. "The White House made a proposal to the committee that would permit them to talk to the individuals they've identified in connection with the Tillman matter," the official said.

Read more: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070803/ap_on_go_pr_wh/tillman_friendly_fire_67

[Cooley Hurd]

1. Three proven liars...

Thanks for the gift, WH...:eyes:

[Demeter]

2. Because They Have Perfect Recall

as in, they can't recall a thing!

[BleedingHeartPatriot]

3. Bartlett, McClellan and Gerson(?). Oh my.

:eyes: MKJ

[provis99]

4. just another Bush admin middle finger

Congress should subpoena these twits, then when they refuse to testify, add them to the list of those targeted for contempt of congress.

[whistle]

5. I think interviewing witnesses who were there when the murder took place

...would be much more productive and we would probably get the truth that way. :shrug: