Feinstein Tells House GOP Chiefs to Take a Hike

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Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) just weighed in on the Foley scandal, opining that House Republican leaders should step down.

“[I]t is clear that there was knowledge of improper, immoral, and possibly criminal behavior, and the leadership did nothing about it,” she’s quoted as saying in a statement from her office. “That leadership should go[.]”

Full statement after the jump.

Here’s the statement:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Wednesday, October 4, 2006

http://feinstein.senate.gov/

Statement of Senator Dianne Feinstein on Mark Foley

“This case to me is replete with violations of the public trust and could well lead to criminal charges.

Mr. Foley has resigned from the House of Representatives. It’s now up to law enforcement to vigorously pursue all evidence to determine whether criminal prosecution is warranted.

With respect to the House Republican Leaders, it is clear that there was knowledge of improper, immoral, and possibly criminal behavior, and the leadership did nothing about it. That leadership should go as well.”

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