vice president cheney says he accepts libby's resignation 'with deep regre

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http://www.abcnews.go.com/Politics/CIALeak/story?id=1259169

White House Press Secretary Scott McClellan said Libby submitted his resignation earlier today and it was accepted by Bush. Cheney said he regretted Libby's decision to resign and urged others not to prejudge his now-former adviser.

"Mr. Libby has informed me that he is resigning to fight the charges brought against him. I have accepted his decision with deep regret," Cheney said in a statement. "Scooter Libby is one of the most capable and talented individuals I have ever known. He has given many years of his life to public service and has served our nation tirelessly and with great distinction. In our system of government an accused person is presumed innocent until a contrary finding is made by a jury after an opportunity to answer the charges and a full airing of the facts. Mr. Libby is entitled to that opportunity. Because this is a pending legal proceeding, in fairness to all those involved, it would be inappropriate for me to comment on the charges or on any facts relating to the proceeding."

[Pithy Cherub]

1. Humph. Same thing Nixon said from the Oval Office

April 30, 1974 when he had to fire/ask for resignations of Haldemann and Ehrlichmann to try and save his presidency. :popcorn:

[Tace]

2. Freaking "Deep Regret" -- If He Didn't Resign, You Damned Well...

better of fired him. Bunk.

[quiet.american]

3. Guess Mehlman is ready with the "Scooter Legal Defense Fund" letters. n/t