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June 20, 2008

Joseph and Valerie Wilson Statement on Scott McClellan’s Congressional Testimony

Lawsuits, The White House, Press Releases, Ambassador Joe Wilson, Karl Rove, Scott McClellan, Valerie Plame, Vice President Cheney

Washington, D.C. – Joseph and Valerie Wilson released the following statement today:

“Scott McClellan’s book and his congressional testimony shed some light on -- as we alleged in our lawsuit -- the decision by senior government officials to betray the identity of a covert CIA officer, Valerie Plame Wilson. Many questions, however, such as the role of Karl Rove and Vice President Cheney remain unanswered. Our civil suit, now before the Court of Appeals, is designed to permit us to uncover the truth, to hold to account those who would use their public positions to engage in private political vendettas, and to ensure that future generations of public servants do not engage in such despicable behavior against fellow Americans.

Mr. McClellan’s testimony today underscores why we need to continue to pursue our rights under the American judicial system, and why Congress should also fully investigate the circumstances of the leak, and the subsequent obstruction of justice which is ongoing.”

Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) is a non-profit legal watchdog group dedicated to holding public officials accountable for their actions. For more information, please visit www.citizensforethics.org or contact Garrett Russo at 202.408.5565 or grusso@citizensforethics.org