(CNN) - Sen. Barack Obama Friday called for an investigation into how the security of the passport files of the three remaining presidential candidates was breached.
The State Department admitted Friday that the passport files of Obama, Sen. Hillary Clinton and Sen. John McCain had been accessed without authorization.
"One of the things that the American people count on in their interactions with any level of government is that if they have to disclose personal information that it stay personal and stay private," Obama said in Portland, Oregon.
"And when you have not just one but a series of attempts to tap into people's personal records, that's a problem not just for me, but for how our government is functioning," he said.
Obama said he expected "a full and thorough investigation" by the administration done in conjunction with congressional oversight committees.
The State Department's inspector general has already started an investigation, department officials said.
Attorney General Michael Mukasey said the Justice Department had not launched an investigation and did not expect to unless it was asked by the inspector general.
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"R" – don't be such a silly goat. It's not about our right to privacy, it's about CNN's love for Obama.
im mad that this has turned into an Obama v Clinton post
This is about national security in which everyone should be concerned about. Not a bash Clinton and Obama post
CNN why do you post Reg-1 three times and not post my comments?
CNN shame on you.
just got done watching CNN Newsroom... the Obama supporter all ready is saying that he thinks that it is political... they need to find out who the contract was through and who they support...
he thinks there is more to this and is trying to link it to McCain or Clinton... how sad is that... everytime something happens Obama Supporters think Clinton did it...
For someone that is ahead in the delegate votes and is ahead in popular vote (w/o MI and FL) he sure acts nervous, paranoid, and reckless... How again does he show great judgement???
Next week is going to be very interesting... Obama still dealing with Wright and more Rezko news coming out daily... How does this show good judgement???
Sad to say we were fooled in IL...
We want an investigation into why he says his grandmother is a typical "White Person." I don't know about you, but I think he is saying we are racist.
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Looks like CNN doesn't like anyone comment against Obama. This news is a distraction to Wright story.
Anything to change the subject about your contreversy!
I think this has been blown way out of proportion. It's not political, republican and dem's were looked at. There are stupid people who work everywhere and these employee's (contractors?) were just not very smart. No conspiracy. Let's move on already. I hate seeing my tax dollars go to this investigation. They were fired already. The system worked, they got caught.
Paris it is because I belive in OBAMA like CNN does thank you
A full investigation is needed into CNN and it's biased and not fair reporting. Good grief. Like someone said earlier—he's not the President yet. His wanting a "full investigation" is hardly front page news.
Time 4 Action- Why does Obama give you hope? Hope about what exactly? Can you give me any specifics? I've been waiting for months to see what change he is referring to. Is it change in taxes (he will make us pay more) change in health care (he will ruin our system and we will all be looking elsewhere for coverage), change in policies? Which policies? Please inform me and be specific.
I see clinton and mccain on this one too. they have all the ties and the means to do it. Lets' wait for what;'s coming next, if at all this leads to anything
Obama's nervous about it because there's something in there that he doesn't want anyone to know about............
Every day that goes by I get more sick of Barack Obama. I voted democratic for the last 4 elections, but will never vote for Obama.
Never!
I do not think the Congress can afford this investigation- the Vets needs the money.
cnn. post mt last comment. Instead of lettting it dissapear into cyberspace
Gil – California, get your facts straight. McCain isn't keeping the war going for 100 years. Do you know we still have bases in Germany and Korea and elsewhere? Do you consider those places at war? Its the same thing here. He wants a presence in the middle east. If your going to be involved, be correct with your facts please. Make informed decisions.
That's it, start another committee to investigate a simple matter and waste millions of tax dollars in the process. DOS has already investigated and brought it to your attention and disciplined the employees.
You call this leadership on your part?
Who cares, this crap happens all the time. Boo hoo Obama you're in the Big Leagues now!
Just the other day Obama used the phrase "Typical White Person" on a radio interview. Investigate that.
what happened to the first blogger who commented when this was first posted. her comments were priceless. guess you can't take the heat.
yes, open up files in Indonesia also, and see why Sen Obama is shy of using his middle name. Why is he not proud of his heritage ?
Does Obama not think the story about McCain's and Clinton's same privacy being breeched is just as important? Or do they not have the right to be offended since they simply are typical white people? Obama must now accept the double standard he is accustomed no longer applies. The rules have changed, he now is playing hard ball with the tough guys & gals on capital hill. Does he want cheese with this whine?
I think Oboma r so afraid that someone might know something about him,that he doesn't anyone 2 know of. talk about double standard. I think Oboma is a liar and a hypocrite.
Oboma what r u afraid of? let release all of your record, so america can make up their mind about u and the rest of the candidate.