President Obama Lashing Out At Accusations That His Aides May Have Leaked Classified Intel

Obama Rejects White House Leaking Charge -- Washington Times

President Obama reacted indignantly Friday to accusations that his aides may have leaked classified details of successful anti-terrorism operations to bolster his national security credentials for the fall reelection campaign.

“The notion that my White House would purposely release classified national security information is offensive,” Mr. Obama told reporters during a press conference at the White House. “It’s wrong, and people I think need to have a better sense of how I approach this office and how the people around me here approach this office.”

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Obama: Leak allegations are 'offensive' -- USA Today
Obama: 'Zero tolerance' for leaking classified information -- L.A. Times
Obama: Claims of deliberate leaks 'offensive' -- Boston.com/AP
Obama: Allegation that leaks were
 politically motivated is 'offensive' -- The Hill
Obama: Leakers will "suffer consequences" -- CBS News
Obama: will investigate leak allegations -- Reuters

My Comment: Someone is leaking this stuff .... and it is hurting national security. But .... there is going to be no special prosecutor to dig into this story. As far as President Obama is concerned .... this story is over when (in my opinion) it should actually be starting.

Update: What a difference on how the media is treating this story when compared to how they treated the outing of CIA operative Valerie Plame during the Bush administration.