Reply #22: Olympia! You're kidding, right?

[Imalittleteapot]

Lawmakers cite senators such as Olympia J. Snowe (R-Maine) to illustrate the administration's success in cooling congressional zeal for an investigation.

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In an interview yesterday, Snowe said, "I'm not sure it's going to be essential or necessary" to conduct an inquiry "if we can address the legislative standpoint" that would provide oversight of the surveillance program. "We're learning a lot and we're going to learn more," she said.

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"The administration has obviously gotten the message that they need to be more forthcoming," Snowe said.

Olympia! Olympia! You're kidding, right? The administration never gets the message.