The government understands - every government, every administration, both parties, understands - that that power they just don't have.
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In an interview yesterday, Abrams declined to endorse Miller's account that Libby did not want her to testify unless she was going to exonerate him. That's Judy's interpretation, ... certainly asked me what Judy would say, but that's an entirely proper question.
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coerced and had been required as a condition for Libby's continued employment at the White House.
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She is there (in jail) for a reason. At this time, the reason is still there. She made a promise and, unless properly released from her promise by her source, she has no choice but to continue to take the position that she's taking.
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