GORELICK GATE: Gorelick says she will not step down

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[joinedafterattack]

Sept. 11 Highlights

Associated Press

Highlights of Wednesday's Sept. 11 commission hearing on intelligence and law enforcement issues related to the 2001 terror attacks.

GORELICK

_House Judiciary Committee Chairman James Sensenbrenner, D-Wis., said commission member Jamie Gorelick should step down because of a memo she wrote as deputy attorney general during the Clinton administration. The memo regarded the "wall" separating FBI criminal and intelligence operations. Gorelick says she will not step down.

INTELLIGENCE FAILURES

_The CIA and other intelligence agencies tracked the rise of al-Qaida but never fully appreciated the threat it posed to the United States or the intense interest in using aircraft in terror plots, according to a commission staff report.

CIA REBUILDING

_CIA Director George Tenet said it would take five more years to fully rebuild the agency's clandestine service to infiltrate terror cells and recruit informants overseas. The eavesdropping National Security Agency and other intelligence agencies are also years away from being on proper footing, Tenet said.

FBI OVERHAUL

_FBI Director Robert Mueller listed a number of reforms he said would focus the FBI more sharply on counterterrorism and vastly improve its intelligence and information-sharing capabilities. Mueller urged the panel not to recommend creation of a separate domestic intelligence agency, raising concern about constitutional rights and civil liberties.

FBI CHALLENGES

_The commission staff issued a statement saying the FBI reform efforts face a number of challenges, including field office confusion and resistance, inadequate training and a shortage of translators and linguists. Intelligence analysts, the report said, are still relegated to second-class status and sometimes have to act as receptionists or empty trash cans.

[O Neill]

Does Gorelick feel any personal responsibility for 9-11?

[Lancey Howard]

Great sandbag job by the Dubya team! Now we know why they let Condi testify. They knew what was coming. Now, that disgusting pig Gorelick has no excuse to refuse to testify. After all, Condi testified.

[mombonn]

You can count on a Democrat never apologizing for a mistake.

As I opined on another thread the other day, RAT means never having to say you're sorry.

Thanks to algore and tippertoo; oops, I mean Oliver and Jenifer; oops, I mean, Ryan and Ali.

Of course, we can't forget Carol Burnett declaring, "Love means never having to do the dishes".

I certainly hope some are old enough to remember "Love Story".

[des]

LOL. The name is a joke that just wouldn't happen...Thank you.

[des]

Remember the guys in Florida in white shirts and ties, banging on the doors? Maybe we should hire them again. :(

[des]

She could barely contain her GLEE at having Ms. Rice in the hot seat.

[des]

Remember how much time Mr. Freeh spent dealing with the Clintons' legal issues?

[AGreatPer]

Your funny. No, I mean really funny.

[BattleFlag]

"I've called my senators."

As did I and I let those who will hopefully relay the message that it's time to stand upright and start giving as good as we have been getting.

I told them "That is what I hired you for!"

[BattleFlag]

sheeez, my kingdom for an edit button...

"As did I and I let those who will hopefully relay the message know that it's time to stand upright and start giving as good as we have been getting.

[Edgewood Pilot]

Good observation. I did not watch the hearings, but a person like that should kindly step down. She's fouled enough things up and she should be fired.

[katz]

Agree, just testify. I have watched her for several days and agree that she is a part of the break down. She was a part of the WALL she must explain her actions.

[Edgewood Pilot]

Yes and like others have suggested, it's time to call my Senators.

[skinkinthegrass]

Who do you think told her to write this?

The Broomrider herself...$hrillary (the Co-President) for protection (the Clintoons overseas bank accounts... Oka. Gas Deals, S&L scams,Tyson, Chinagate..etc.- the ones ,we know about. :).

When Bubba was getting sacked by Moania, $hrillary (Bubbette :) ran the show @ the WH...when she wasn't throwing ashtrays and lamps @ him.

[skinkinthegrass]

Of course, we can't forget Carol Burnett declaring, "Love means never having to do the dishes"...I certainly hope some are old enough to remember "Love Story".

Real funny and I do. :))

[SF Geo]

Why do they call her Go-REL-ick when her name is pronounced GORE-lick?

[PatriotEdition]

PatriotEdition

[rwfromkansas]

LET'S FREEP GORELICK AND BEN-VENISTE!

Want to talk to Mr. Ben-Veniste?

Contact him at his law firm.

Richard Ben-Veniste
Partner
Washington, D.C.

rben-veniste@mayerbrownrowe.com
Ph: +1 202 263 3333
Fax: +1 202 263 3300

What about Jamie Gorelick?

Well, try her law firm.

2445 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037, US
tel: +1 (202) 663-6500
fax: +1 (202) 663-6363

Jamie.Gorelick@wilmer.com