Can't figure out how 793 is relevant. Also notice that he didn't say.......'because of her 'purported' affiliation with the CIA.'. Even then her affiation with the CIA was a given.
Well, that's what Fitzgerald has been instructed to find out. It's just taking longer than most of us would like. There were some who insisted that this thing was over after Libby was indicted. But Libby was indicted for obstructing justice, among other things, and Fitzgerald clearly indicated at his press conference that the investigation was *not* over. From the quote you posted above, it seems as if Fitzgerald is saying that because her status was classified (regardless of a more specific definition of her status), the investigation continues. He cites the Espionage Act. Does anyone around here have the text of the Espionage Act? That might clear things up a bit. You make some interesting points and pose some very relevant questions.
Thank you ALL for helping to try and clarify 793 for me.
Like I said, I don’t trust him, that’s why I am wondering if the following isn’t a cya move or backpedaling or if I’m reading it wrong? (sorry if someone already answered):
Old verbage:
“all the authority of the Attorney General with respect to the Department's investigation into the alleged unauthorized disclosure OF A CIA EMPLOYEE’S IDENTITY"
vs.
New verbage:
“The charges arose from an investigation concerning alleged leaks to reporters of classified information regarding the employment OF A PURPORTED CIA OFFICAL by one or more government officials.”