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White House backs down, withdraws CIA nominee.»

The White House has withdrawn the nomination of John Rizzo to become General Counsel at the CIA. Rizzo’s nomination had elicited a fury of outrage from key senators and human rights and advocacy groups. The anger stemmed form Rizzo’s refusal at a June confirmation hearing to disavow his approval of a 2002 memo that stretched the definition of torture. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR), who spearheaded the efforts against Rizzo, said the White House should take some lessons from this before sending up its next nominee:

“I hope that the administration’s next nominee for the position demonstrates greater respect for the rule of law and a firmer commitment to making sure that our nation’s counterterrorism programs have the strong legal foundation that they deserve,” Wyden said.




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12 Responses to “White House backs down, withdraws CIA nominee.”

  1. Vet Says:

    Dubya’s next nominee: Jack Bauer.


  2. Anti-Treason Says:

    It doesn’t matter, he’ll just recess appoint Alberto to give him some income.


  3. ForTruth Says:

    Would you appoint someone who won’t allow you to continue breaking the law? I wouldn’t. There ya have it.


  4. Nevar Says:

    Is Tony Snow still unemployed?
    (other than filling in for Rumsfeld…)
    He could offer as much effective counsel regarding intelligence as anyone within the current mis-administration.


  5. Zimzone Says:

    Let’s bring back elder Bush…maybe he could help edubacate this one.


  6. Xisithrus Says:

    I am suprised they didn’t send up Chertoff.


  7. Zimzone Says:

    I am suprised they didn’t send up Chertoff. -Comment by Xisithrus

    Chertoff is a known Mossaud agent. Lieberman hired him.


  8. Xisithrus Says:

    Comment by Zimzone — September 25, 2007 @ 4:42 pm

    I am reminded of the Spy Vs Spy toon found in Mad magazine. Alfred \/\/ Neumann is in charge…



  9. Zimzone Says:

    #9,
    Would Chertoff be in the white coat? Yeah, Lieberman would wear black.

    Bush would be the one watching, but never getting his hands dirty.


  10. mongo Says:

    Democrats should come up with a list of individuals they consider suitable and give it to bush; the message being, pick from this list or don’t bother nominating anybody.


  11. JosephW Says:

    Well, we should all know by now that Bush will nominate someone who puts on a good show for Congress and then reveals his true colors the day after he’s confirmed.



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