Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. letter to D. B., June 1, 1998

ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR. Congress o! ttie Uniteb States House of Representatives JSafftjington, SC 20515-2002 June 1, 1998 Thank you for contacting me regarding Sidney Blumenthal’s critical remarks about one of the prosecutors working for Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr. I share your concerns. I am disturbed by the reckless manner in which the Clinton White House is seeking to undermine the important investigation being conducted by Judge Starr and the lawyers who serve under him. The White House’s response to the investigation into allegations of perjury, subornation of perjury, conspiracy, and obstruction of justice leveled against President Clinton has followed two basic strategies: delay the investigation through the use of dilatory legal tactics; and personally disparage and discredit the investigators. Judge Starr— who, it must be remembered, was asked by Attorney General Reno to investigate these serious allegations— and his staff have been vilified more than any prosecutors in history. Had President Nixon and his aides employed similar tactics against the prosecutors who investigated them back in 1974, their actions would have drawn strong opposition in the national media. Once again, thanks for contacting me about this important issue. Please feel free to contact me again if I can be of assistance. Very truly yours, "S-f- Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. Member of Congress PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER