[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 12]
[House]
[Page 15927]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                               KARL ROVE

  (Ms. SOLIS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, over and over again President Bush has 
expressed his commitment to fighting terrorism. But how is it possible 
when a top administration official, Deputy White House Chief of Staff 
Karl Rove, leaked classified information and undermined U.S. security? 
Karl Rove identified a covert CIA agent in an orchestrated effort to 
discredit an opponent of the administration's use of intelligence for 
the Iraq war.
  Karl Rove has top-level national security clearance in his position. 
Yet, clearly, he cannot be trusted with information. President Bush 
cannot allow his administration and top advisers to undermine the war 
on terror.
  In October 2003, President Bush stated: ``If someone did leak 
classified information, I'd like to know it. And we'll take the 
appropriate action.'' Mr. President, it is time to take action now. 
Karl Rove should resign. President Bush pledged to restore honor and 
integrity to the White House and to the Presidency. Removing Karl Rove 
from his duties and position would be an appropriate first step.

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