http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTbc-a_25Oo

What motive does Senator Dick Durbin have to lie about his revelation?  Sen. Durbin’s reputation as an honorable man speaks for itself.  On the other hand the GOP reputation for lying is legendary.

I believe the White House denies the incident for two reasons:  the embarrassment it has caused them and the fact that they don’t want to acknowledge an incident that might start a precedent.

According to his office, the Senator stands by his statement.

Any thoughts?

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