State Department is scrambling - after Waxman's invitation to Condi to discuss Iraq/Niger docs

[sabra]

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/04/01/AR2007040100890_pf.html

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Speaking of Rice, Rep. Henry A. Waxman (D-Calif.), chairman of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, has been trying to get her to answer questions about the administration's bogus claims that Iraq wanted to buy uranium from Niger, how it handled classified information and hired a guy under federal criminal investigation, and other matters.

But she didn't respond to his numerous written requests for information, so on Friday he sent her an invitation to come up to the Hill for a hearing on April 18 to talk things over.

We're hearing the State Department is preparing detailed written responses to his questions and should get back to him in the next couple of days.

Unclear whether that's going to obviate the need for a hearing.

http://oversight.house.gov/story.asp?ID=1233

Chairman Waxman Invites Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to Testify on April 18th

The Committee has formally requested Secretary Rice to testify before the Oversight Committee on April 18th regarding the Administration’s claims that Iraq sought uranium from Niger, White House treatment of classified information, the appointment of Ambassador Jones as "special coordinator" for Iraq, and other subjects.

[Iwasthere]

1. I am hoping and prayin he DEMANDS she answer these questions (under oath)

I want to watch her squirm this time. In the past they clearly let her off. No more! Thank you Chairman Waxman.

[madokie]

12. He will I would bet

[WinkyDink]

2. Too late to avoid a hearing! They showed disrespect to Henry once too often.

Now he wants Condi under oath.

[sabra]

3. State Dept. excuse: "oh, we never got the first set of letters, must of been lost in the mail"

Waxman: "we sent 15 requests for info"

crickets...

[bobthedrummer]

18. The day after Gonzales appears or disappears...

[OneGrassRoot]

4. I can't get the image of Condi in a thong out of my head ...

Jimmy Kimmel was making fun of "MC Rove" and said he can just see Condi in a thong, singing the milkshake song. LOLOL, and ick at the same time.

[DCKit]

5. Kindasleaza in a thong. Thanks, now I'm officially gay.

[OneGrassRoot]

6. LOL!

:spray:

[madokie]

13. It done that to you too

but series!!!ly she is a turn off if there ever was one. Who could be so hard up as to want to spend 'quality' time with a mean spirited warmonger like her:shrug:

[DKRC]

7. Some consideration for those of us

eating breakfast!
*SNARFED* eggs all over my desk!

:puke:
:spank:

[bobthedrummer]

8. Fact: the fake Niger documents that came into the possession of Bush officials

originated from sources inside Italy.

Fact: Mel Sembler was the Bush Ambassador to Italy during that time frame, he was appointed in 2001.

Mel Sembler links:
SourceWatch.org profile
http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php?title=Mel_Sembler

TPM on Sembler's Libby Defense chairmanship, Joe Lieberman fundraising etc.
http://www.talkingpointsmemo.com/archives/007185.php

Ambassador de Sade by John Gorenfeld
http://www.alternet.org/story/27725/

Mel Sembler former George W. Bush Ambassador to Italy, RNC treasurer, criminal cult leader, God knows what else...

[aint_no_life_nowhere]

16. Any chance that involves a wide conspiracy?

Or is it just a lone crackpot who forged those documents and got the most powerful nation on earth to believe they were genuine? I think we all know what the probable answer might be.

[bobthedrummer]

17. This administration IS a criminal conspiracy-but you knew that years ago.

:hi:

[Mme. Defarge]

9. I wanna see what happens

when she puffs up and gets all imperious and petulant with this group.

[bobthedrummer]

10. Well, there was diplomacy and intrigue this week not directed by the Decider-

and he is quite mad about that-quite mad indeed.

What really gets to him is the truth, and the continuing unraveling of his criminal administration's networks of loyal Bushies.

Kick.

[jazzjunkysue]

11. The answers to the questions were released here:

1. Can't remember.
2. Did I say that?
3. We got alot of papers from alot of places and I can't keep them all straight.
4. I had a headache that day.
5. We left those documents on the plane.
6. How dare you question my integrity.
7. The world is better off without Sadam hussein.
8. Don't you think George and I look cute together?

[bobthedrummer]

14. "I don't understand you. Could you repeat that???" kick

[bobthedrummer]

15. kick

[bdamomma]

19. condi is next!! she is not immuned from testifying either.

and what a liar she is when she testifies under oath.

[bobthedrummer]

21. Speaking about the State Department, fwiw consider this bit of research

a cross=post from another very interesting thread about these criminals and their webs

"Elizabeth CHENEY was also a 'colleague' of Wolfowitz's partner Shaha Ali Riza"
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x548152#651509

[bobthedrummer]

20. kick

[Horse with no Name]

22. So is the Asshat-in-Chief going to try to claim executive privilege on Condi too?

He might can keep Rove from testifying...but there ain't no way in hell he can keep Sleazy Liar from testifying.

[hang a left]

23. Scramble, scramble...whatever,

This girl ain't coming to the party.

She is one along with Rove that will see the benches of the USSC before they come before Congress to answer any (more) questions.

Take that to the bank.

[bobthedrummer]

24. Attention:DoJ failed to comply with subpoenaed requests-KICK

[Norquist Nemesis]

25. This is going to be a very tricky one

Since Condi was Nat'l Security Advisor not SOS at the time, I hope they make it clear they want answers about the docs as a whole and not just with the State Department. Otherwise, they'll be pointing the fingers at the actions of Powell and Armitage, then claim no responsibility on the part of Condi.

Tricky stuff.

[bobthedrummer]

26. kick

[bobthedrummer]

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[bobthedrummer]

28. KICK

[bobthedrummer]

29. kick