Sunday, May 09, 2004

Congress Questions President Clinton...

...in Abu Ghraib Probe


The Light in the Land of Plenty...In a surprise move, before adjourning for the weekend, Congress called President Bill Clinton to testify regarding reports that American soldiers abused Iraqi prisoners at a facility made notorious for torture during the regime of Saddam Hussein.

President Clinton's testimony followed that of Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, who accepted complete responsibility for the misconduct among the guards at Abu Ghraib prison, and offered his apology. "I feel terrible about what happened to these Iraqi detainees," Rumsfeld said. "They're human beings."

Rumsfeld quickly amended his comment, adding, "Well, they're like human beings, except that they're actually desert monkeys."
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Note While you're there, read everything... this girl is irredeemable... thank God.

Blogger.com's Iraq Scoop


USA Today Iraqis enjoy new freedom of expression: "'We suffered for years under Saddam Hussein, not being able to speak out,' says Omar Fadhil, 24, a dentist. 'Now, you can make your voice heard around the world.'" You said it Omar. That's pretty much our whole thing. more...

Hmm... I guess River's a bit much for a family blogging tool and USA Today to swallow.