CONYERS: After 3 Months Of Stonewalling-We Issued Subpoenas Because Evidence Points To WH

[kpete]

White House Subpoenas
by Congressman John Conyers
Wed Jun 13, 2007 at 09:37:37 AM PDT

I wanted to share with all of you the reasoning behind a significant step I have taken in the investigation of the mass firings of federal prosecutors and the politicization occurring within the Department of Justice.

Today, I issued subpoenas to former White House Counsel Harriett Miers to compel her to testify before the House Judiciary Committee and to provide documents related to our investigation. My counterpart in the Senate, Chairman Leahy, issued separate subpoenas to former Rove assistant, Sara Taylor.

I consider these subpoenas to be essential because the evidence our investigation has uncovered points to the pivotal role the White House played in the U.S. Attorney firings. We have only sought to compel cooperation through subpoenas after more than three months of stonewalling by the White House.

I had hoped that the White House would be more forthcoming in assisting our investigation. Unfortunately, this subpoena provided the only legal means for the American people, through their elected representatives, to find out how their government functions.

This subpoena represents a very serious step by Congress not to be taken lightly. Defiance or failure to comply would run counter to the checks and balances that are the foundation of our constitution and democratic government.

Here is what we have learned in our investigation so far:

read the rest at:
http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2007/6/13/12144/9060

[Phredicles]

1. Good on Conyers. But let's hope he's prepared to enforce these

if they don't comply.

[annabanana]

8. "if" or "when"? I think we know the answer to this one. . .n/t

[Guy Whitey Corngood]

2. KICK. N/T

[Beetwasher]

3. Good! Now, When They DON'T Comply (Not IF, But WHEN)

I'll be even more impressed if he sends the Seargent at Arms (?) to arrest them.

[Gregorian]

4. That dkos thread is grounds for being optimistic.

We're all getting pretty discouraged. But I believe what I am reading that Conyers is building a large foundation before going after the head racketeers.

[fooj]

5. I sure as hell hope so.

If there are NEVER any consequences...this BS will NEVER stop.

[woodsprite]

9. I'll second that thought. After all,

they knew how to do it when Nixon was the crook and Conyer's was around then.

[madokie]

14. I sure hope so

time is running out on my prediction that the bush* cartel will be all but gone by independence day

a guy can hope can't he

[Amonester]

6. After more than three months of stonewalling by the bu$che junta??

Why? :sarcasm:

Because, since they've not done anything wrong, they shouldn't worry about the people seeing all the documents!! :sarcasm:

RRRRRRight?? :sarcasm:



Anyway, I'll believe it when I'll see it... :popcorn:

K&R #4

[AlinPA]

7. Doubtful that he would call out the Sergeant at Arms. They will just ignore him

and say they are protected by executive privilege. Another dodge by Karl Rove.

[dogday]

10. Conyers, I hope is prepared to wage this battle if he has to

and enforce the Constitutional authority to compel them to testify... If he can take a stand on this, he should wage this battle.. It is a necessary one....

[Richard Steele]

11. K&R

[joeunderdog]

12. Thank God for Conyers. The voice of justice.

Is there a more decent man on the planet?

[tiptoe]

13. ..and Conyers will start "process" for Gonzo in "two weeks" (from 6/8), if he's still unresponsive..

regarding domestic surveillance...as per recent video Domestic Surveillance Hearing: Conyers' Questioning

(And Condi's 6/19 turn is being delayed, while Conyers hears, first, from the mouths of other horses.)