[mrsmith]

Hastert isn't concerned about Jefferson's arrest for bribery.

He is concerned about the protection of papers of Members of the House from the Executive.

The Privileges of the House, established centuries ago in England in fights- real fights- with the King, are at stake.

Though it seems to me that the efforts "SE Mom" related from Byron York are impressive and possibly sufficient, Hastert has cause for complaint. It is his job to protect the House from the Judiciary and Executive.

[monkeyshine]

I can see the point, but it's not a workable solution. They cannot be the sole police, judge and jury of their own or else it is a recipe for abuse and corruption.

[HangnJudge]

He is concerned about the protection of papers of Members of the House from the Executive.

Interesting and relevant
Insightful and prudent
But insufficient

By my understanding, every reasonable attempt was made to proceed
According to stated precedent
Only after it was clear that the usual presiding authorities
were not going to act, given adequate warning of need and intent
did this unusual act proceed

I do not believe the congress can be trusted to
police it's own actions

All is lost!
I have yet to meet the man who can see his own faults and censure himself!
Confucius