Boehner Statement on Rep. Waxman's Subpoena of Secretary Rice

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Lacking in Legislative Accomplishments, Democrats Use Political Theater at the Expense of Legitimate Oversight

House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) today released the following statement on the decision by the Chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee to issue a subpoena for Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice:

"This partisan show trial is a waste of time and taxpayer dollars, and undermines U.S. diplomatic efforts in the Middle East. By subpoenaing the Secretary of State, Democrats have revealed how beholden they are to left-wing activist groups while stealing the Secretary's time away from critical diplomatic missions. While Democrats have made their attempts to embarrass the Bush Administration a top priority, they've only embarrassed themselves with the absence of any real legislative accomplishments and their reckless disregard for America 's national security.

"Subpoenaing Secretary Rice has more to do with political theater than legitimate oversight goals. Chairman Waxman's questions on the events of four years ago have been asked and answered, definitively, time and time again. This inquiry is designed more to obfuscate than to address the threats facing this country today and for the foreseeable future. Republicans are committed to meeting these threats and challenges head-on. That's where the American people want us to be."