[Howlin]

Kean asked Muller for the families why Ashcroft leased a private plane!

[Jrabbit]

So, the questions come from the widows? This is sickening.

[Right_in_Virginia]

Ashcroft made it very clear that he flew on federal planes when traveling on federal business...and public transportation all other times.

He did not "lease a private plane".

And..btw...why do family members get to ask questions?! What is this...a segment of the Ophrah show?

[Peach]

These families are getting on my last nerve.

Ashcroft clearly stated yesterday that for security purposes, it was determined the Attorney General should travel on business by government owned planes.

When he travels personally he travels commercially to this day.

But when on business, between the guns his security staff carry and other reasons he mentioned, it was determined that goverment planes were the way to go.

[cyncooper]

Kean asked Muller for the families why Ashcroft leased a private plane!

I heard that, too. I was away from the computer or would have noted it myself.

Mueller said he'd have to look into it.

Good grief. They must have lodged a claim that they don't accept Ashcroft's word for it.

I have to go now---will look forward to reading notes when I get back.