Bush Declares Presidential Prerogative

Yesterday Bush said he will assert presidential prerogatives on issues such as domestic eavesdropping and congressional inquiries into Hurricane Katrina.

Mr. Bush also told reporters that he refused to release White House photos of himself and the corrupt lobbyist, Jack Abramoff, stating, " Having my picture taken with someone doesn't mean that I'm a friend with him or know him very well." [Then why not release the photos, Mr. Bush?] The White House has also refused to detail meetings between Abramoff and top White House aides.

Bush claimed he was also skeptical of a proposed law imposing new oversights on his use of the NSA to listen in on electronic communications. He said he is concerned the law could force the government to provide details and clues about top-secret programs used to hunt down terrorists.

In regards Bush not using FISA to spy on Americans, he reassured reporters that "There's no doubt in my mind it is legal." Also Bush said, "But it's important for people to understand that this program is so sensitive and so important that if information gets out to how we run it or how we operate it, it'll help the enemy." Why tell the enemy what we're doing?"

Source: WaPo

My my how things have changed since Clinton was President. I remember he damned well better work with investigators, providing any and all information in regards accusations against him. The Republicans are nothing if not hypocrites.