July 2, 2007

The following is a statement by U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) regarding the President’s decision to commute the sentence of Scooter Libby.

“I am disappointed that the President decided to disregard our system of justice and commute the sentence of Scooter Libby.

Our system of justice is based on honesty. When people lie and obstruct justice they should face punishment. However, this Administration failed to uphold the rule of law and showed once again that friends of the President get special treatment.

This action further demonstrates our need for checks, balances and accountability at all levels of government."