August 4, 1994 - Part 9
August 4, 1994 - Part 9
(18:13:13)(tape #10094 begins) that is sort of screened off from us at this point, that that would fall into that prohibited area. Senator FAIRCLOTH. Mr. Chairman, this was a press inquiry. I didn't ask about-regarding press inquiries relating to the RTC criminal referral before September 29th. This is not White House. This is press. The CHAIRMAN. But did I understand you to say it was a contact of the Justice Department? Senator FAIRCLOTH. I'll read it again. The CHAIRMAN. Excuse me, I'm not trying to be argumentative, I'm just trying to understand. Senator FAIRCLOTH. That's right. Are you aware of any communication between anyone at the White House and anyone at the Justice Department regarding press inquiries relating to the RTC criminal referral before the September 29th "heads- up" meeting? The CHAIRMAN. Here, if I may say, the problem is not the subject of a press inquiry which would appear to be innocuous. It's the issue of a contact to the Justice Department and that area is still under active review by the Special Prosecutor and that's why question in that area Senator DODD. Independent Counsel. The CHAIRMAN. I meant to say Independent Counsel. That's why that area for the time being is fenced off. We'll get into that at a later time, but we can't at this time. Senator FAIRCLOTH. Mr. Chairman, I'll make a trade with you, I'll withdraw the question if you'll give me my time back. 397 The CHAIRMAN. Yes, I will. Senator DODD. Don't use that as a tactic all the time. [Laughter.] Senator FAIRCLOTH. Mr. Lindsey, I believe up until January or so you headed the White House Office of Personnel; is that correct? Mr, LINDSEY. Until November 1993, 1 was Director of the Office of Presidential Personnel. Senator FAIRCLOTH. The Washington Post reported that you helped the President pick, and I quote, "legal talent," Mr. LINDSEY. I still deal with judges, U.S. Attorneys, and Marshals.