[Cboldt]

Not excusing perjury, but it strikes me that Clinton was indicted for perjury in a civil case (Jones v. Clinton) where not only did Clinton perjur himself, he was probly on the losing side (he settled, so no final determination under the law).

In contrast, Libby was indicted for perjury in a criminal case where but for the fact he didn't tell the truth, he would not have broken the law.

[Nimby]

But it does wind up looking like Libby lied to protect someone else (Cheney). Loyalty is one of the greatest attributes the WH has, and it mkaes me wonder if they don't think thre's a chance a crime could have been committed or at least that they could be railroaded for one.