Fresh Scotty being grilled now on CSPAN3

[Skidmore]

http://play.rbn.com/play.asx?url=cspan/cspan/wmlive/cspan3v.asf&proto=mms?mswmext=.asx

Anyone interested.

Doesn't want to answer any questions about "The Investigation" and the "President" has made it clear that we will not be discussing "The Investigation."

[Skidmore]

1. Being asked about Syria.

* wants Security Council of UN to take up asap. "Very troubling report". Doesn't want to speculate tho.

[Skidmore]

2. Asking about new Fed appointee

something about him being quoted as "being willing to fly over the country in a helicopter and throw money out" to prevent inflation.

[The Witch]

3. Time for bingo?

[Sydnie]

4. Marking so I can find it later

Have to leave for work now :(

[MaineDem]

5. * to speak to spouses of military tomorrow

Discussing the importance of the mission in Iraq.

[Skidmore]

7. 5000 of them?

Is that what he said? Where did he find 5000 spouses? Were they all vetted?

[Skidmore]

8. * could possibly lose people loyal to him for years, how can he

handle this beyond?

"We're not going to speculate." American people want him to do his job and the world does too (paraphrase).

[Skidmore]

6. Want behavior change from Syria.

Discussing with international community how to proceed to get accountability.

Casualty reports received how often? "daily"

How could 2000 dead affect strategy? "* going to speak to spouses of military tomorrow about the importance of their mission and the enemey we are up against. We're grateful for their service and sacrifice."


Is protecting executive privilege more important that Harriet Miers being confirmed? "she'll be confirmed"

[The Witch]

9. Is it just me or was that press room really noisy today?

Sounded like someone was getting into a scuffle in the back.

[CrackpotAmerica]

10. It never ceases to amaze me! NT