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Thursday, October 05, 2006
Frist supports Hastert, applauds proposed investigation
From CNN Ticker Producer Alex Mooney
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, R-Tennessee, expressed confidence in House Speaker Dennis Hastert Thursday and applauded the Illinois Republican's decision to establish an independent probe into the House page scandal. "I have tremendous respect for the exceptional leadership of the Speaker of the House," said Frist, a Tennessee Republican who is retiring this year. "Denny Hastert is good man, a capable leader and he has my confidence and support. Former Congressman Foley's conduct was a disgrace, and the expectation of House leadership that he resign immediately was appropriate. Speaker Hastert's announcement today is a positive step forward to ensure that the facts are fully identified and any future transgressions are prevented." |
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