TPMmuckraker has obtained written answers from Karl Rove to questions posed to him by Rep. Lamar Smith (R-TX) about the suspected politically-motivated prosecution of former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman.

Says Rove repeatedly in response to a list of 14 questions from Smith, the ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee:

I have never communicated, either directly or indirectly, with Justice Department or Alabama officials about the investigation, indictment, potential prosecution, prosecution, conviction, or sentencing of Governor Siegelman, or about any other matter related to his case, nor have I asked any other individual to communicate about these matters on my behalf. I have never attempted, either directly or indirectly, to influence these matters.

Take a look.