Frist Disbands Senate Intel Committee Over Memogate

NewsMax ^ | 11/8/03 | Limbacher

[Tumbleweed_Connection]

Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist has temporarily disbanded the Senate Intelligence Committee until committee Democrats reveal the identity of the author of a memo outlining a their plan to politicize intelligence data in a bid undermine President Bush's reelection.

"The Senate Select Committee on Intelligence has been harmed by a blatant partisan attack," the Tennessee Republican said in a floor speech yesterday, concluding that the memo had rendered the committee "incapable of meeting its responsibilities to the United States Senate and to the American people."

"Those responsible for this memo appear to be more focused on winning the White House than they are on winning the war against terror," Frist complained before adding, "There will be no more pulling along and no more useful collaboration on partisan schemes."

Committee Chairman Pat Roberts echoed Frist's decision to shut his committee down, saying, "Unless and until this reprehensible attack plan and strategy to derail the committee's important work is properly addressed, I am afraid that it will be impossible to return to business as usual in the committee."

A committee meeting scheduled for yesterday was canceled, and none has been scheduled for next week, a senior committee staff member told the Washington Post.

Frist also demanded that Democrats implicated in the Memogate scandal deliver "a personal apology" to Sen. Roberts.

Though retiring Georgia Democratic Sen. Zell Miller has called the memo, first leaked to radio host Sean Hannity on Tuesday, "perhaps treasonous," other Democrats circled the wagons on Friday.

Nevada Sen. Harry Reid complained on the Senate floor that the memo had been "pilfered" by Republicans then leaked to the media, saying that act was just as offensive as anything revealed by the controversial document.

[Laverne]

This story is still NOWHERE, other than Fox News. I haven't seen who will be on the Sunday talk show circuit, but sure do hope the republicans send out some of the good guy and get this story out there.

[CyberAnt]

She's been pulling the strings all along .. why do you think she went to the Senate. It's called CONTROL!!

[CyberAnt]

That sounds good .. but the senate intel committee is about America's national security and I don't think I want to barter for it.

[BulletBobCo]

Hopefully, Frist keeps it up, so he'll need one of these.

[CyberAnt]

I keep saying this but apparently nobody is paying attention. Frist takes his orders from the President. He would not be going nuclear without an express "yes" from the President.

Nobody "changed their minds". They were just stalling until a decision was made as to what to do about the memo.

[Brimack34]

The Press locally(MN) and nationally is to busy having a Jerry Lewis type tote board on our deaths.

[The Shrew]

Seeing the ethical way to the Democratic Presidential nomination is *far* outside his worldview

Wow! I love the way you think and write! I am impressed. You have been on fire over this MEMOGATE deal and I am standing here wanting to hold your towell, massage your shoulders and send you back in the ring!

OOOOOOOHHHHHH RAAAAH!!!

TS

[Centurion2000]

BUMP for FRIST :)

[The Shrew]

Seized Intelligence Files Spur U.S. Investigations

By Steve Coll
Washington Post Staff Writer
Monday, November 3, 2003; Page A15

BAGHDAD, Nov. 2 -- The CIA has seized an extensive cache of files from the former Iraqi Intelligence Service that is spurring U.S. investigations of weapons procurement networks and agents of influence who took money from the government of Saddam Hussein, according to U.S. officials familiar with the records.

(snip)

The officials declined to name individuals who they believe received funds or to name the home countries of the alleged recipients. One official said the recipients held high-ranking positions and worked both in Arab countries and in other regions. A second official said the payments were the subjects of "active investigations" by U.S. government agencies.

The recipients of the Iraqi funds were described by U.S. officials not as formal intelligence agents, but as prominent personalities and political figures who accepted money from Iraq as they defended Hussein publicly or pressed his causes.

Wow! Great job Nita!

Did you guys see this?

TS

[SkyPilot]

"I disagree with what Sen Frist is doing here! You have to work with the minority party, its the only way to get things done!"

Sen Trent Lott*

_{*not an exact quote yet, but you know its true.......}

[sully777]

Hallmark of a leader is to let about 6 mos. go by after the last leader vacated before making big decisions or policy changes of your own. Gives time for everyone to settle into a routine. You'll find weaknesses and strengths in friends and enemies. Comfortable people fall back into habits, etc.. After six months, you begin to unfold your plans and procedures while taking steps towards all goals.

Frist's first unique discourse occurred after the Supreme Court allowed European Law to dictate sodomy laws in the country. Frist was bold and clear. He stood firm concerning Constitutional Law and the President and Republicans rallied around him AFTER the public endorsed his ballsy courage. Dubya took front stage and Frist took his appointed position to the rear. Very honorable and benefitial!!!

Now, Frist is asserting his leadership and the rule of constitutional/parliamentary laws in his domain. Doesn't matter if Hatch, RINOs, or Dems like it or hate it; they will respect it! They will do it!

Frist is a man to watch. His star is about to rise. This decision is announcing The Frist Era of the Senate. Watch the liberal media in the coming months leading up to Election 2004; they will try to Bork and Newt the Senate Leader. If Frist and Dubya have calculated correctly, this will be amusing and entertaining.

[CyberAnt]

The dims can't apologize .. that would be like admitting they knew the memo was wrong.

[Lazamataz]

Nevada Sen. Harry Reid complained on the Senate floor that the memo had been "pilfered" by Republicans then leaked to the media, saying that act was just as offensive as anything revealed by the controversial document.

Why yes, of course. Petty theft is absolutely as serious as High Treason against the United States.

[Lazamataz]

I can't wait for the Sunday political shows. The networks have squelched this story or given it minimal coverage. Now they have no choice but to give it air time and you know it just kills them.

The mainstream media is all but irrelevant any more.

Thank G-d and the internet.

[dozer7]

"Perhaps Frist found the courage when he saw Zell Miller had the convictions to call it like it is."

It is a sad day when the most powerful voice in the Republican party is a deomcrat.

[Southack]

"Nevada Sen. Harry Reid complained on the Senate floor that the memo had been "pilfered" by Republicans then leaked to the media, saying that act was just as offensive as anything revealed by the controversial document."

If the Left really thought that was true, then they would be signing petitions to urge the network TV news media to cover this scandal.

Instead, they want this whole thing to go away.

It won't.

[CyberAnt]

Speaking of the 9 Dwarfs .. I wonder what comments will be coming forth from their mouths in the next few days.

Since Clark and Dean are Hillary boys - we should hear the dim talking points from the DNC.

[CyberAnt]

Bingo! I could not agree more.

Having it written by a staffer and approved by a Senator is bad enough - but if the Senator actually hatched the memo (Hillary) they need to be expelled immediately .. if not sooner!!

[millimah]

"Pilfered"?.....I don't think so. The Republicans did not seek out this memo. Someone with close ties to the committee, who apparently saw this dispicable Rat plot for what it is, put the good of their country above the good of the Democratic party, and came forward with this memo. The Republicans now have to turn up the heat, making sure the people of this country know about this memo, and what the implications are for national security. They have to blast the Dems 24/7 in the media the way the Rats did with Trent Lott after Strom Thurmond's birthday celebration. Unlike Lott's innocent, off the cuff remark, this is a calculated, closely coordinated Rat plot to undermine our efforts in Iraq, and our national security, for the purpose of political gain. The Republicans need to do everything possible to see to it that the American people are made aware of the true significance of the Dem's actions.


I've been writing out emails for a couple of days now demanding a full investigation and the immediate resignation of Rockefeller. Monday I'll be making phone calls too. I have a feeling that's why Frist decided to get a clue and a spine at the same time. I believe we need to keep those letters and phone calls rolling in. The Democrats have revealed themselves as the treasonous scum that that they are. Take 'em out back and shoot 'em!

[CyberAnt]

Well .. I don't think HRC would be reckless enough to involve another senator, but I too believe HRC is involved in this up to her neck .. and hopefully one of her idiots will give her up.