since there is a break in the infighting how about everyone looking at this and making comments as to what it means and who the heck is likely the specific individual? international partners, problem i see with doj they have been caught misrepresenting national security before ie crying wolf..so now who to believe?
doj reply to nunes:
“Disclosure of responsive information to such requests can risk severe consequences, including potential loss of human lives, damage to relationships with valued international partners, compromise of ongoing criminal investigations, and interference with intelligence activities,” stated the May, 3 letter from Assistant Attorney General Stephen Boyd.
“After careful evaluation and following consultations with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the White House, the Department has determined that, consistent with applicable law and longstanding Executive Branch policy, it is not in a position to provide the information responsive to your request regarding a specific individual,” the letter states.
...it is not in a position to provide the information responsive to your request regarding a specific individual,” the letter states. I think, and am hoping the answer lies in the bolded text of the reasoning for not turning it over.
“Disclosure of responsive information to such requests can risk severe consequences, including potential loss of human lives, damage to relationships with valued international partners, compromise of ongoing criminal investigations, and interference with intelligence activities,”
It appears that the refusal to turn over certain information to Congress MIGHT be due to that information being involved in a criminal investigation already underway.
Let's hope so, anyway.
Bagster
