IT CONTINUES:
Now Novak sitting with his hand in front of his face looking at the screen, presumably the column.
Now Novak leafing therough the paper copy of his op-ed.
Libby's been storing his water bottle on the floor. Now he's drinking it.
Walton: Without relating what someone would have said in response to what you said. Did you, once you learned about Wilson's wife and the fact that she worked at the CIA, did you discuss it with anyone prior to your article.
Novak: yes, I spoke to Bill Harlow.
Fitz–just the names.
Walton: Harlow
RN Spokesman for CIA. I testified that I might have asked Libby about, but I don't have a clear recollection bc I don't have a clear response.
W Rick Holt. Who is Rick Holt.
RN A lobbyist and a close friend. I talk to him every day.
W did you have conversations with him about it. Did you give him a draft of the article.
RN Yes.
W Mr. Holt had the article in his hand by 4:00 that day. And Holt is a lobbyist about town. Would you describe him as a gossip.
RN He talks to a lot of people, even me, he's a good news source.
W He talks to a lot of media people.
F Did you have an understanding about what he could do with the copy of the article
RN No sir. I didn't have an understanding with him. I had assumed he would not share it, there was not an agreement made between us.
Fitz, one moment.
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FINISHES UP AND THEY GO TO A 10 MINUTE BREAK:
F Did he ever tell you he had shared it
RN Vague recollection that he had told the WH that there was an interesting piece coming out.
RN In those conversations I had with him on Friday.
F Your belief is that he told the WH on Friday that an interesting piece coming out.
RN Yes
Thank you.
10 minute break.
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