Despite an alarming conflict of interest, Jamie Gorelick intends to continue serving on the September 11 Commission. The Washington Times this morning reported that she will even contribute to sections of the Commission's final report dealing with the "wall" of separation between intelligence agencies. For the record, that wall is considered a major reason why the United States did not thwart 9/11, and Gorelick was instrumental in it's establisment. While she recused herself from directly questioning former Attorney General Janet Reno and former FBI Director Louis Freeh, she took her partisan battle over the issue to the pages of the Washington Post. That, apparently was a warmup exercise for writing the final report. Recusal has no meaning while she remains on the Commission; she should resign.
Posted by publius at April 22, 2004 07:02 AM