An interesting little memo prepared by the Democratic staff of the Senate Intelligence Committee has surfaced in Washington. The memo shows that the Democrats intended to use the Intelligence Committee as a political tool in next year's presidential elections.
The memo suggests that Democrats should "prepare to launch an investigation when it becomes clear we have exhausted the opportunity to usefully collaborate with the majority. We can pull the trigger on an independent investigation of the administration's use of intelligence at any time -- but we can only do so once ... the best time would probably be next year."
Democrats, of course, are trying to downplay the importance of this memo. They are claiming that it was never adopted, it was prepared by a low-level staffer and is, therefore, of no importance. Yeah, right.
This memo clearly shows that the Democrats intended to go along with the committee hearings on intelligence until the time was right for them to step forth with their demands for an independent investigation. There was never any intention to work with the majority Republicans to find out the true story behind intelligence failures in the Middle East. Just wait until the time is right, then pull that trigger on an independent investigation. And why would next year probably be the best time? Because it's a presidential election year, of course.
Lesson: The Democrats intended to use the Senate Intelligence Committee as a 2004 campaign tool. Hopefully you aren't surprised.
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The memo suggests that Democrats should "prepare to launch an investigation when it becomes clear we have exhausted the opportunity to usefully collaborate with the majority. We can pull the trigger on an independent investigation of the administration's use of intelligence at any time -- but we can only do so once ... the best time would probably be next year."
Democrats, of course, are trying to downplay the importance of this memo. They are claiming that it was never adopted, it was prepared by a low-level staffer and is, therefore, of no importance. Yeah, right.
This memo clearly shows that the Democrats intended to go along with the committee hearings on intelligence until the time was right for them to step forth with their demands for an independent investigation. There was never any intention to work with the majority Republicans to find out the true story behind intelligence failures in the Middle East. Just wait until the time is right, then pull that trigger on an independent investigation. And why would next year probably be the best time? Because it's a presidential election year, of course.
Lesson: The Democrats intended to use the Senate Intelligence Committee as a 2004 campaign tool. Hopefully you aren't surprised.
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