Gibbs Won’t Say There Aren’t More Tax Problems
From today’s press briefing (via email):
Q That doesn’t say who decided that this was the best move. And if I could just follow up quickly. Are there other nominees out there with tax problems that we don’t know about?
MR. GIBBS: The President is quite confident in the people that serve in this White House and serve in this administration; that we’ve put a standard of ethics and accountability that’s unseen and unmatched by any previous administration in our country’s history.
Again, Senator Daschle — as it relates to your first question, Senator Daschle decided to remove his name from consideration and remove his nomination for Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Q What about —
Q Robert, a question —
MR. GIBBS: I’m sorry —
Q Are there other nominees with tax problems?
MR. GIBBS: The President is confident in the people he’s chosen to serve in government.
Well, I guess Woodward had himself a little scoop, huh? Who knew I was the only one out here who actually paid my taxes. Do you guys pay your taxes? Any of you want to be a Cabinet Secretary?