June 14, 2007
Posted: 02:11 PM ET

WASHINGTON (CNN) — White House Deputy Press Secretary Dana Perino issued the following statement following the news that a judge has order I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby to report to prison to serve his sentence while his attorneys appeal his case.

"Scooter Libby still has the right to appeal, and therefore the president will continue not to intervene in the judicial process. The president feels terribly for Scooter, his wife and their young children, and all that they're going through."

Filed under: Uncategorized


Garcia, Chicago, IL   June 14th, 2007 5:35 pm ET

This Criminal administration is who is to blame. Poor Libby…are you kidding me? This behavior falls in line with their inability to care about the real people being hurt, here or elsewhere. These people are crooks and liars and the soooner they are all jailed, the better off the world will be.

Amy, Goffstown, NH   June 14th, 2007 3:53 pm ET

Well….well… It appears that the President is in a pickle… Now doesn’t it? What will he do now with someone holding his Administration accountable for their actions… Will he pardon Mr. Libby or let him hang out to dry… My guess is he will pardon him. You know why? Well I think Mr. Libby agreed to take the fall on the proverbial sword on the understanding he sees no jail time. If he goes to jail I believe Barbra Walters will have a lovely interview in side a Federal Prison and we will all know for sure who okayed the leak… I am sure that someone is either the President or the Vice President… I am very glad that this Judge has the gall to stand up against the White House…. All I have to say is “Check” Mr. President, now what’s your next move?

Lee, Iowa   June 14th, 2007 3:28 pm ET

It's too bad Bush doesn't have any sympathy for Valerie Plame and her family or any of the agents overseas that had their lives placed in jepardy because of the outing. Not to mention the amount of money invested in training and keeping a covert agent under cover. Scooter Libby is not the victim here. If he wants to come clean and tell who is to blame and who should be punished, then I might have some sympathy for him, but not until then. Lying and trying to cover up wrong doing by a high ranking public official should not be tolerated by anyone for any reason. I don't care if he's in your "party" or not. I wouldn't accept any less from my friends or family.

Comments have been closed for this article

subscribe RSS Icon
About The Ticker

The latest political news from CNN's Best Political Team, with campaign coverage, 24-7. Sign up for our twice daily Ticker emails. Got a news tip or feedback? For complete political coverage, bookmark CNNPolitics.com.

CNN=Politics Screensaver

CNN=Politics ScreensaverTap into the power of The Situation Room. Download this powerful new tool that keeps you posted on the latest political news from the campaign trail.
Download (4.1 MB, PC only)

Follow us on Twitter

CNN on TwitterGet Ticker updates the moment they appear online via the Web, SMS, or instant messages.
Follow politicalticker

Categories
CNN Comment Policy: CNN encourages you to add a comment to this discussion. You may not post any unlawful, threatening, libelous, defamatory, obscene, pornographic or other material that would violate the law. Please note that CNN makes reasonable efforts to review all comments prior to posting and CNN may edit comments for clarity or to keep out questionable or off-topic material. All comments should be relevant to the post and remain respectful of other authors and commenters. By submitting your comment, you hereby give CNN the right, but not the obligation, to post, air, edit, exhibit, telecast, cablecast, webcast, re-use, publish, reproduce, use, license, print, distribute or otherwise use your comment(s) and accompanying personal identifying information via all forms of media now known or hereafter devised, worldwide, in perpetuity. CNN Privacy Statement.
Home  |  World  |  U.S.  |  Politics  |  Entertainment  |  Health  |  Tech  |  Travel  |  Living  |  Business  |  Sports  |  Time.com
Podcasts  |  Blogs  |  CNN Mobile  |  Preferences |  Email Alerts  |  CNN Radio  |  CNN Shop  |  Site Map
© 2008 Cable News Network LP, LLLP. A Time Warner Company. All Rights Reserved.
Powered by WordPress.com