House Republicans Wants Democrats to Appear Before Ethics Committee

Human Events ^ | 10-06-2006 | Robert B. Bluey

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Eleven House Republicans on Thursday told Democratic leaders they want them to appear before the House Ethics Committee to answer questions about what they may have known -- and failed to disclose -- about former Rep. Mark Foley's communications with congressional pages.

Led by Rep. Jack Kingston (Ga.), vice chairman of the House Republican Conference, the group sent letters to Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (Calif.), Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chairman Rahm Emanuel (Ill.) and Democratic National Chairman Howard Dean. The Republicans say Democrats shouldn't be absolved from answering questions about the scandal, especially in light of suspicions that the crisis was orchestrated as a political move to harm Republicans.

Just as it must be determined whether any Republican Members or political operatives were aware of and attempted to conceal Mr. Foley’s activities, it must also be determined whether any Democrat Members or political operatives were aware of, and attempted to conceal these same activities.

Therefore, we respectfully ask that you appear, under oath, before the House Ethics Committee.

In addition to Kingston, signatories include Representatives Kay Granger (Tex.), Phil Gingrey (Ga.), Bill Shuster (Pa.), Lee Terry (Neb.), Tom Price (Ga.), Louie Gohmert (Tex.), Joe Wilson (S.C.), Lynn Westmoreland (Ga.), Roger Wicker (Miss.) and John Shadegg (Ariz.).

In a statement sent to bloggers late Thursday afternoon, Kingston said the following:

This sad episode should not be a partisan issue. It reflects poorly on the Congress as a whole and weakens the trust of the American people. In order to restore that trust we must complete this investigation in a thorough and non-partisan fashion. All Members of the House, our staff, and members of the public regardless of political party should come forward and provide whatever information they know. We need to get to the bottom of who knew about Mr. Foley's inexcusable actions, when did they know about it, when did they first become aware of the Instant Messages in question, and what did they do with that information. As Republicans we expect, and so far have seen, nothing less from our Leaders and today we are asking for the same full cooperation from Democratic Leaders.

[Welike ike]

Right Buddy. It is all up to Rush and Matt Drudge rnow carry our water.

Rupert Murdoch must have tamed Fox News to protect Hillary Clinton.

[massgopguy]

I can imagine that there are many posts at DU screaming "It's a Republican scandal!"

[conservative blonde]

"After the election" the whole miserable Foley episode will fade into the night, unless the GOP retains control of the House.

[marlon]

I think it's good that the pubbies are fighting back for once but I don't hold out much hope. The demo/socialists with refuse they will coordinate an attack with the LSM to say pubbies are trying to distract attention away from the fact that they are corrupt pedophiles and the LSM will beat that 24x7 until the average voter is convinced that's what's going on.

Sorry to be pesimistic but it's the same story over and over. I would have thought that by now John Q Public was wise to the Stalinist Dirty Trick Dems but alas the polls seem to indicate otherwise.

[marlon]

I think it's good that the pubbies are fighting back for once but I don't hold out much hope. The demo/socialists with refuse they will coordinate an attack with the LSM to say pubbies are trying to distract attention away from the fact that they are corrupt pedophiles and the LSM will beat that 24x7 until the average voter is convinced that's what's going on.

Sorry to be pesimistic but it's the same story over and over. I would have thought that by now John Q Public was wise to the Stalinist Dirty Trick Dems but alas the polls seem to indicate otherwise.

[Welike ike]

DAMN STRAIGHT friend!!!!


Hey if the Republicans lose by fighting back hard and taking back no prisoners, i will accept that. But if they stay passive I will be irate.

Where are you JOHN McCAIN???????? You lost my vote Quisling RINO!!!!!!!!

[Welike ike]

That is why Pelosi did not want Louis Freeh. She wants to stall a investigation until the new year.

[nopardons]

Good!

And for all the FREEPERS who keep bemoaning that GOPers have "no spine"...this proves that some GOPers have spines of iron!

Pelosi's head is now going to explode and Ram's as well. Don't ya just love it? LOL

[Welike ike]

Marlon, polls change. Most elections are won in the last 2 weeks, stop being a defeatist.

[Beagle8U]

""Could you explain to the American people your relationship to or knowledge of Robin Katsaros, her son, and/or any projects involving a book about the life of pages in DC?"

Pelosi: "I don't recall." "

OK Heres one that she would have a hard time using that answer on...

Ms. Pelosi: Mr. Foley has admitted to being Queer, Do you think Queers in Congress pose a threat to America's youth??

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

We need to get to the bottom of who knew about Mr. Foley's inexcusable actions, when did they know about it, when did they first become aware of the Instant Messages in question, and what did they do with that information.

OK Related thread:

FOLEY EMAILS WERE ALTERED?

Good stuff on this thread....

Other threads.....:

Hastert: Scandal Is 'October Surprise'

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Foley Setup? - Part XIV - Putting it together

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Foleygate May Turn Into CREWgate

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The CREW Emails - Many Discrepencies!

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The Foley set-up starts to break open

[Welike ike]

Yep. Pelosi is not ready for prime time and will wilt under the pressure now that she is the IT GIRL.

[rightinthemiddle]

As usual, Fox News will be taking a pass until after the election.

[madison10]

Wow! I need to move Down South. Like how those Reps think.

[Welike ike]

Beagle, I saw that, and have emailed to drudge and Hugh Hewitt.

[nopardons]

:-)

[danneskjold]

I will take "an editor that has an understanding of the English language and grammar" for $200.

Yeah, that title is pretty sad, isn't it...

[California Patriot]

Good news. Hope they stick with this.

[nopardons]

True.................

[Logical me]

So far I've heard nothing in the news media. The Ethics Committee must get the message out. It will be hard, but unless the Ethics Committee use subpoena power, they will not appear.