Biden calls for investigation of CIA

[1corona4u]

Biden calls for investigation of CIA - W'loo/CF Courier - event in Waterloo

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At a campaign stop at Jameson's Pub in Waterloo on Monday, Biden said the CIA may have violated federal law, and an investigation could result in charges of obstruction of justice. He said the CIA failed to produce tapes for the 9/11 Commission, which had requested all materials regarding interrogation.

In justifying the appointment of a special counsel, the Delaware senator cited the administration's alleged involvement in the Justice Department's firing of several U.S. attorneys. The firings eventually led to the resignation of Attorney General Alberto Gonzalez.

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Speaking to a standing-room-only crowd at Jameson's, Biden sought to win over voters with his foreign policy expertise. He noted his plan to end the war in Iraq, which has gained widespread support in Congress. It's a political solution that would divide Iraq into three regions with a limited federal government.

He said advisers warned him the plan could become a political weakness. "I have not been afraid to risk my political career to see change happen," he said. "If you don't eliminate this war in Iraq, how do I get to these things that made me become a Democrat in the first place."
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Art McGovern, 67, of Waterloo said he had been waffling between Barack Obama and Biden for several months, but said he will now caucus for Biden. He has been caucusing since 1972.

"Obama's real smart, but Biden has experience," he said. "He knows a lot of the world's leaders."

http://www.wcfcourier.com/articles/2007/12/11/news/metro/33a471e482e59fe7862573ae004c124e.txt

[1corona4u]

1. k

[pacalo]

2. I'm with Art. K&R.

[Steely_Dan]

3. Count Me In

[WheelWalker]

4. Art's a smart guy. I got your flank, Art.

[1corona4u]

5. I'm with Art...

[PatSeg]

6. I like this quote

He said advisers warned him the plan could become a political weakness. "I have not been afraid to risk my political career to see change happen," he said. "If you don't eliminate this war in Iraq, how do I get to these things that made me become a Democrat in the first place."

He is turning his back on politics as usual to do what he thinks is right.

[1corona4u]

7. He is taking a risk...

and hopefully, this time, more people will appreciate, and respect him for it. I doubt it, but it would be nice.