It should come as no surprise that career prosecutors are taking issue with the ad hoc way this investigation is proceeding,

We are cooperating with prosecutors in their investigation.

is good evidence that Mr. Fitzgerald is, indeed, following this investigation to its logical conclusion, even if it reaches the highest levels of our government.

It would not surprise me, ... just given how much President Bush defers to Rumsfeld on every issue. The president might see this as a vote of no-confidence in Rumsfeld. The surprise would be if he does sign off on it.

There is no surprise more magical than the surprise of being loved: It is God's finger on man's shoulder.

The investigation has been concluded. These deaths have no relationship with any governmental issue, [and] they are not related to the elections. It is a personal affair. The policeman is now in custody.