Department of Defense Secrecy Agreement

[Norquist Nemesis]

From yesterday's floor debate on the Reid amendment:
http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getpage.cgi?position=all&page=S8273&dbname=2005_record

Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, there are some who may disagree with the proposition at the heart of Senator Reid's amendment; that is, that U.S. Government officials who violate the laws governing safeguarding sources should not be permitted to have continued access to that information. I happen to agree with that. I happen to think it is a fair point to discuss. As the Senator from Connecticut said, it is appropriate for this discussion.

In fact, there is a document that every employee signs. It is entitled ``Department of Defense Secrecy Agreement.'' The second part of it reads:


I agree that I will never divulge, publish or reveal, either by word, conduct, or by any

GPO's PDF
other means, any classified information, intelligence, or knowledge, except in the performance of my official duties and in accordance with the laws of the United States, unless specifically authorized in writing in each case by the Secretary of Defense.
It is my understanding Senators do not sign it, Members of Congress do not sign it, but members of the administration and staff do sign this document.


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So, my question is: What was Karl Rove's job description at the time he spoke with reporter(s) about Joe Wilson's wife?

edited to fix link: (hope it's working now). Her remarks start towards the end of this page. :)

[leveymg]

1. Link not working - what's the stated penalty for violation? n/t

[Norquist Nemesis]

2. Good question!

:shrug: