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June 20th, 2008
Posted: 10:11 AM ET
WASHINGTON (CNN) — A former key Bush aide said Friday he does not think the president knew about the leak of a CIA agent’s identity, but refused to give the same assurances about Vice President Dick Cheney. “I do not think the president had any knowledge” of the revelation of “This matter continues to be investigated by Congress because of what the White House has chosen to conceal from the public,” McClellan said. “Despite assurances that the administration would discuss the matter once the special counsel had completed his work, the White House has sought to avoid public scrutiny and accountability.” “I do not know whether a crime was committed by any of the administration officials who revealed Valerie Plame’s identity to reporters,” he said. “Nor do I know if there was an attempt by any person or persons to engage in a cover-up during the investigation. I do know that it was wrong to reveal her identity, because it compromised the effectiveness of a covert official for political reasons.” |
 
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