Probe Sought in Leaked Intelligence

AP Online via COMTEX ^ | JOHN J. LUMPKIN

[Utah Girl]

I know that a lot of times, staff members will read the information/reports and pass it on to their bosses (senators and congressmen.) In this case, intelligence, I think the senators and congressman should have to actually read the reports themselves, take an oath not to reveal anything to anyone if it has a certain classification. This is only commonsense during war. I can't tell you how disgusted I am over this whole leak.

[PoppingSmoke]

"Fleischer called the disclosure of the language of the NSA intercepts "alarmingly specific."

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Excuse me? Is this something that we did not know before hand? This has been widely reported. Maybe not the exact wording, but still reported. I understand the classified is classified. But nothing stated so far reveales sources and methods or exposes any of our officers. NSA just hates that "I" word. If NSA does not think people understand that it intercepts 1 to 2 million pieces of data per hour, then I think they need to do a simple Internet search by themselves. BTW, NSA is the only agency with no oversight. That could be a good thing and or a bad thing.

I think the American Public has a right to know some of these things. No they do not need to know sources and methods. No they do not need specifics that can danger our officers in the field. But some 4500 Americans are either dead or missing. To place the "Classified" stamp on everything is very suspect to me.

This release of information is laughable as a threat to national security. This chest pounding has more to do with politics than national security. Hell if this was Clinton this would be called a cover-up.

The american Public has a right to know what happened here. with some details. Not what anyone Intelligence Agency, or Politician wants them to know. How many times does this have to happen before we learn.

[PhiKapMom]

Do we know what news organization was first with the original leak -- that should speak volumes! I don't like Feinstein but I believe she learned her lesson along with Hatch. Edwards/Durbin seem likely to leak.

Going to be interesting since Graham promised the President there would be no leaks. Right out of the starting gates -- leaks.

[3AngelaD]

Paging Senator Leaky.

[carenot]

But Bush has clashed with Congress before over leaks. On Oct. 5, he issued a memo limiting sensitive congressional briefings to the top leaders of the House and Senate and their intelligence committees. He dropped the restrictions a week later after getting assurances from Graham and Goss that they would rein in their members.

I really don't understand this. Why are they not prosecuted?

Isn't it against the law?

Why can Congressmen or Senate tell secrets that would have us in jail and we knew it and told it?

Never mind, we need to move ahead, like Bush said. Nevermind what they do.

[Republicus2001]

try Patrick Leaky

[Republicus2001]

Barbara Mikulski, Maryland

[Dog]

This is CNN...David Enshoir(sp) broke the story.

[PhiKapMom]

You evidently have never worked with any classified or intelligence information. The specific wording could compromise where we got the information from and possibly lead to the death of agents in the field -- you never know. The American people DO NOT have the right to know classified or intelligence information when we have people's lives at stake. Why do you think there is such a thing as "Need to Know?" Been there, done that and classified and/or intelligence information needs to stay classified and people take the information they have to their graves! You sign an oath not to divulge classified information, and that means anyone coming in contact with it needs to keep their mouths shut! We are not talking Confidential here or For Official Use Only, but highly classified that requires special clearances to even see! People amaze me -- I wouldn't have said it was a clinton cover-up either when it comes to classified/intelligence information. Why don't we just take and open the CIA to tours so people like you can see everything they are working on and let the world know at the same time? Or how about getting on email from the CIA so we know what they are working on! (sarcasm) You see classified/intelligence information -- you zip your lips period -- Loose lips sink ships isn't just a catchy phrase! End of rant!

[PhiKapMom]

Leahy was kicked off the Intelligence Committee back in the late 80's but the people of Vermont still continue to elect him!

[mewzilla]

This is why character counts...

[Solid Oak]

So why should anybody be surprised...this will continue until someone goes to jail.

[PhiKapMom]

Did CNN break the original story that came out this week -- I remember commenting that I thought it was a leak of classified intelligence information. If CNN had the original story, then my guess would be Edwards who seems to be their poster boy.

[Republic of Texas]

The bottom line? The Dem's don't care how many Americans die, as long as they make Bush and the military look bad and win control of Congress. For us to expect any more from them is foolish.

[Dog]

I would agree with you most times.... but not on this one. Bin Laden is quoted as saying a few years ago that he stopped using a sat phone when he found out we were listening in to his calls...

One of these primadonas trying to impress the cocktail party set needs to see the inside of Leavenworth because of this leak....

[eureka!]

Re#20 Yep. Sick and sad...

[carenot]

. The specific wording could compromise where we got the information from and possibly lead to the death of agents in the field -- you never know.

Then why were the leakers not found and prosecuted?

Just move on?

[not-alone]

Letting them know the exact text and time tell the emery which messages we got.That was stupid.

[LarryLied]

If Bush and Cheney were not able to taint the classified information so they could trace leaks, they should make the Democrats think they did. F around a little with the Rat's minds.

[mewzilla]

And here's another question: why didn't the media ask before they aired this stuff in the first place??

Have they forgotten just why it was UBL stopped using his cell/satellite phone (I forget which it was).