Senate Emerges From Closed Session on Iraq

COMMENTARY
Democrats, led by Harry Reid, forced the Senate into a closed session today in order to focus attention on demands for a more thorough investigation into prewar intelligence. Probably after being reminded of former President Clinton's administation's role in prewar intelligence failures, the Senate emerged from the closed session later in the day.

Senate Emerges From Closed Session on Iraq
WASHINGTON - In a day of political drama, Democrats forced the Republican-controlled Senate into an unusual closed session Tuesday, questioning intelligence that President Bush used in the run-up to the war in Iraq and accusing Republicans of ignoring the issue.

They have repeatedly chosen to protect the Republican administration rather than get to the bottom of what happened and why," Democratic leader Harry Reid said.

Tension: Out of line
Gravity: Flagellatory

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