[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 12]
[House]
[Pages 16009-16010]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 NEW YORK TIMES REPORTER REMAINS JAILED

  (Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)

[[Page 16010]]


  Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Five days and counting, Mr. Speaker, and 
the only one in jail today on the issue of a cover-up is Judith Miller, 
a reporter with integrity at the New York Times. I am well aware of the 
fact that there is an ongoing investigation. But truth has an uncanny 
ability of opening the doors and clarifying and, as well, providing 
justice.
  Judith Miller believes in the first amendment. She also believes in 
the right to protect sources. I want the truth on who exposed the 
undercover CIA agent, a woman. But I believe it is patently unfair 
because of the lack of a shield law that Judith Miller still stands in 
jail. In essence, I consider her a political prisoner, and I think it 
is appropriate for the United States Congress to stand up and defend 
Judith Miller, as she should be released.
  The investigation should proceed. The truth should be known. But 
those who know the truth need to come up and own to the truth so that 
Judith Miller, a reporter who tries to tell the truth, can be free.

                          ____________________