Every man for himself watch.
From Roll Call (sub.req.)NRCC chair, Rep. Tom Reynolds issues statement confirming that he told Speaker Hastert in early 2006 of Rep. Foley’s page problem.
“Rodney Alexander brought to my attention the existence of e-mails between Mark Foley and a former page of Mr. [Rodney Alexander’s [R-La.]. Despite the fact that I had not seen the e-mails in question, and Mr. Alexander told me that the parents didn’t want the matter pursued, I told the Speaker of the conversation Mr. Alexander had with me.
“Mr. Alexander has also said he took the matter to the Clerk of the House. An investigation was then conducted by the Clerk and [Illinois GOP Rep.] John Shimkus on behalf of the House Page Board.
“Mark Foley betrayed the integrity of this institution as well as the trust of his colleagues and constituents. There is no excuse, and he needs to be held accountable.”
Speaker Hastert’s aides continue to insist he was out of the loop.
To the best of my knowledge Hastert has yet to speak publicly.
