"I understand the inconsistency of my own statement." In trying to explain and clarify remarks made by Attorney General Gonzales, Deputy Press Secretary Dana Perino during yesterday's press briefing acknowledged the contradiction inherent to her referral to a CNN transcript while the White House steadfastly refuses to allow a transcript to be made when members of Congress question Carl Rove and Harriet Miers. The moment was captured and broadcast on Keith Olbermann's show.
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