Ex-aide says Rice lied to U.S. Congress on Iran

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http://www.swissinfo.org/eng/international/ticker/detail/Ex_aide_says_Rice_misled_U_S_Congress_on_Iran.html?siteSect=143&sid=7530473&cKey=1171499011000

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Controversy over a possible missed U.S. opportunity for rapprochement with Iran grew on Wednesday as former aide accused Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice of misleading Congress on the issue.

Flynt Leverett, who worked on the National Security Council when it was headed by Rice, said a proposal vetted by Tehran's most senior leaders was sent to the United States in May 2003 and was akin to the 1972 U.S. opening to China.

Speaking at a conference on Capitol Hill, Leverett said he was confident it was seen by Rice and then-Secretary of State Colin Powell but "the administration rejected the overture."

Rice's spokesman denied she misled Congress and reiterated that she did not see the proposal.

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1. Isn't that a felony?

Last I checked it was.

[Mika]

2. She lied?

I am REALLY suprised. She's been so honest and forthcoming all along.

:sarcasm:

:puke:

[Demeter]

3. Bless You! Of COURSE She Lied!

It's all part of the open policy of BushCo. Says so on the front page!

[ThoughtCriminal]

4. Let's get Powell to testify about it

Think he would be willing to commit perjury too?

[bigtree]

5. heh

[Norquist Nemesis]

6. Condi doesn't like to be in the Hot Seat *wink*

and nobody ever thought they'ld fly planes into buildings either!

Just like nobody thought Bush would invade and occupy Iraq; and nobody thinks Bush is going to start firing missiles into Iran.

[In Truth We Trust]

7. Contempt of Congress- she should be made to resign or be fired immediately!

[Leopolds Ghost]

8. Time to put her under oath -- Congress is guilty of "Dereliction of Duty"

Every day that they don't.

THIS is what investigations are about, people. Guess what? I was right. They aren't happening.

"Impeachment is off the table regardless of what investigations turn up.
And THAT's a pledge." --Chuck Schumer and Rahm Emanuel, MTP