[StarFan]

When Lehman read some of Clarke's previous statement, did he include the statement in which he said that by the end of the summer the Bush Admin. had increased money for covert action five-fold? Seems this statement could easily be verified and if proven to be fact, it will dispute Clarke's claim that he was told what to say and prove that GWB was actively involved.

[cyncooper]

When Lehman read some of Clarke's previous statement, did he include the statement in which he said that by the end of the summer the Bush Admin. had increased money for covert action five-fold?

I believe it was Thompson, who in his point by point questioning asked about this. Clarke replied it wasn't appropriated immediately, and Thompson pointed out that Congress appropriates.