The grand jury testimony of Lewis Libby begins with him stating his name, followed by this exchange:
Fitzgerald: And do you have a nickname?"
Libby: Yes, Scooter.
F: Can you give us a description of how you got the name Scooter?
L: Are we classified here? (explains, but very vaguely, saying it's a relatively common nickname in the South)
And away we go… presumably, there will be fewer interruptions in the replayed testimony. (Famous last words?)
NOTES: (1) This is not an official transcript — just a very loose paraphrase, at best — so don't treat it as one. (2) I'll tell you the time at the end of each update; expect about 15-20 minutes before the next one. The hamsters that run the servers will appreciate it if you don't refresh excessively in the meantime. (3) I didn't write the book on the Valerie Plame outing — but you should buy it, if you haven't already. My own previous writings on Plamemania can be found here. (4) My own notes will be in parentheses and italics.
F: Why don't you tell the grand jury what your titles and job descriptions are?
L: I have three job titles — Asst to President, Chief of Staff to VP, and National Security Adviser to VP. As NSA to VP, I offer advice to the VP, represent the VP in deputies' meetings on these issues and report back, communicate with WH staff on these issues and report back. I also occasionally communicate with the press on behalf of the VP.
F: What intelligence clearances do you have?
L: Top Secret and Secret Compartmented Intelligence (describes various "compartments," many of which he has access to)
F: What access to classified documents do you have?
L: I have a lot of access to classified documents. My day usually starts at 7am with an intelligence briefing, usually with the vice president… I also receive 30-40 pages of analyses.
F: Do you sometimes read the raw intelligence behind the summaries?
L: Yes.
F: Does the VP?
L: Umm… yes.
This is followed by a listing of the OVP communications staff, plus "on the record," "off the record, etc."
It's 3:30 pm ET.
Fitzgerald: And do you have a nickname?"
Libby: Yes, Scooter.
F: Can you give us a description of how you got the name Scooter?
L: Are we classified here? (explains, but very vaguely, saying it's a relatively common nickname in the South)
And away we go… presumably, there will be fewer interruptions in the replayed testimony. (Famous last words?)
NOTES: (1) This is not an official transcript — just a very loose paraphrase, at best — so don't treat it as one. (2) I'll tell you the time at the end of each update; expect about 15-20 minutes before the next one. The hamsters that run the servers will appreciate it if you don't refresh excessively in the meantime. (3) I didn't write the book on the Valerie Plame outing — but you should buy it, if you haven't already. My own previous writings on Plamemania can be found here. (4) My own notes will be in parentheses and italics.
F: Why don't you tell the grand jury what your titles and job descriptions are?
L: I have three job titles — Asst to President, Chief of Staff to VP, and National Security Adviser to VP. As NSA to VP, I offer advice to the VP, represent the VP in deputies' meetings on these issues and report back, communicate with WH staff on these issues and report back. I also occasionally communicate with the press on behalf of the VP.
F: What intelligence clearances do you have?
L: Top Secret and Secret Compartmented Intelligence (describes various "compartments," many of which he has access to)
F: What access to classified documents do you have?
L: I have a lot of access to classified documents. My day usually starts at 7am with an intelligence briefing, usually with the vice president… I also receive 30-40 pages of analyses.
F: Do you sometimes read the raw intelligence behind the summaries?
L: Yes.
F: Does the VP?
L: Umm… yes.
This is followed by a listing of the OVP communications staff, plus "on the record," "off the record, etc."
It's 3:30 pm ET.
F: Introduces subject of Novak article… did you talk to Novak while the article was being prepared?
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