It's important that we respect the founding fathers' intent in regard to the separation of powers--the legislative branch should only subpoena the executive when there is a possibility that our most precious national values are threatened.
That was the case a few years ago when you, as a member of the House Judiciary Committee, voted to subpoena Kathleen Willey. It was important for us to learn whether Bill Klinton had asked Willey if he could put his little soldier into her mouth. That knowledge was vital to our continued existence as a free and moral people.
The decision by the current administration to completely disregard international and US laws on torture does not merit such scrutiny.
That was the case a few years ago when you, as a member of the House Judiciary Committee, voted to subpoena Kathleen Willey. It was important for us to learn whether Bill Klinton had asked Willey if he could put his little soldier into her mouth. That knowledge was vital to our continued existence as a free and moral people.
The decision by the current administration to completely disregard international and US laws on torture does not merit such scrutiny.
When did the world turn inside out?
On a party-line vote of 10-9, the committee rejected a Democratic proposal that would have given U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft until June 24 to turn over the materials or make an acceptable claim of privilege not to do so.
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