RNC Chairman Ken Mehlman on Today's Announcement by Special Prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald

To: National Desk, Political Reporter

Contact: Tracey Schmitt of the Republican National Committee Communications Staff, 202-863-8614

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 /U.S. Newswire/ -- RNC Chairman Ken Mehlman issued the following statement regarding today's announcement by special prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald:

"Scooter Libby is a good and capable man who has given many years of his life to serve our nation. Mr. Libby is entitled to his day in court to answer the charges against him, receive a full airing of all the facts and is innocent until proven otherwise.

"While some Democrats have acted irresponsibly in regards to this matter from the beginning, the President and Republicans in Congress have and will continue to focus on the American people's priorities: strengthening the economy, winning the War on Terror, lowering energy costs and improving our schools."

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