Posted on 07/24/2012 4:22:55 PM PDT by markomalley
Sen. Diane Feinstein, D-Calif., caused a splash yesterday when she told the World Affairs Council that the Obama administration has been definitely been leaking national security secrets: I think the White House has to understand that some of this is coming from its ranks I think they have to understand that and do something about it. Republican Mitt Romney castigated the White House for this during a campaign stop in Reno, Nevada.
Today the senators office issued the following statement arguing that no, she was misunderstood (emphasis added):
I am disappointed by the statements made by Mr. Romney today regarding a question I was asked yesterday at the World Affairs Council.
I was asked whether the White House might be responsible for recent national security leaks. I stated that I did not believe the president leaked classified information. I shouldnt have speculated beyond that, because the fact of the matter is I dont know the source of the leaks.
Im on record as being disturbed by these leaks, and I regret my remarks are being used to impugn President Obama or his commitment to protecting national security secrets. I know for a fact the president is extremely troubled by these leaks. His administration has moved aggressively to appoint two independent U.S. attorneys. There is an investigation under way, and it is moving forward quickly.
I know we are in a campaign season, but I hope the investigation proceeds without political accusation or interference from anyone.
Now, it is true that Feinstein did say she did not think that President Obama was authorizing the leaks himself, but that someone on his staff was doing it. But doesnt the president still hold responsibility in that case? And how hard would it be for the administration to find out on its own who did it and can them? Surely only a small number of people had access to the information.
The Romney campaign says Feinstein was given the Cory Booker treatment.
Looks like the mob got to her.
They get to ALL of them. The Mayor of Newark NJ, upcoming Black dude. Said Bain was good. Romney was good. Oops. He walked it back. Beck called it a “hostage video”. LOL
Those mean Republicans! First they correctly quoted Obama that “You didn’t build that”, and now they are correctly quoting DiFi that the Obama Administration is intentionally harming our national security. They have to stop quoting Democrats in context - it’s racist and sexist!
She's back to normal now.
“Who you gonna believe me or your lying eyes and ears?”
- (fill in the blank), Democrat politician
Something smells
Maybe she was afraid of getting rubbed out.
Living in the USSR & not realizing such is almost a sin.
I think it is referred to as a ‘gaffe’ now, when a Dem accidentally tells the truth.
The clinical term is “lucid interval”.
She drifted outside the cult and has since been re-educated.
can the Votes ask when was your last physical?? after all your approaching 80 years of age and it is possible your mental health is failing you.
Time for Diane to resign she can't remember what she says and then says she didn't mean what she said...and so the story goes on..most of this old cronies in Congress need to resign and retire.
WAKE UP AMERICANS AND VOTE FOR NEW FRESH BLOOD TO LEAD...
can the Votes ask when was your last physical?? after all your approaching 80 years of age and it is possible your mental health is failing you.
Time for Diane to resign she can't remember what she says and then says she didn't mean what she said...and so the story goes on..most of this old cronies in Congress need to resign and retire.
WAKE UP AMERICANS AND VOTE FOR NEW FRESH BLOOD TO LEAD...
This woman has no backbone to stand by her comments but no worry because Californicators will insure a landslide win for her in November. Indeed there is zero opposition to her senate re-election bid. This is how bad a shape CA is in.
Yep - DiFi got the call. Interesting history between her and Great Leader’s administration. She is in a safe district / state, but she’t not immune from other elements.
I’m sure she’d love to get rubbed.....
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