Bush Says He Is ‘Dismayed’ by Foley Scandal

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Bush Says He Is ‘Dismayed’ by Foley Scandal

President Bush has mentioned that he was "dismayed and shocked" by the several emails and instant messages he recieved from the former Representative Mark Foley who sent the emails and messages to the teenage Congressional pages, addressing an issue that can cost the Republican Party seats in the upcoming November election.

J. Dennis Hastert (speaker) has had Bush's support after being fired in the last couple of days for not taking more aggresive and direct action, once him and his colleges of the House Republican leadership had learnt that Foley was sending sexual and explicit messages to a teengaer and to his parents. Mr Bush has concluded that he is trying to get across the party's signature issue which is national security and the war on terror however, the scandalised Foley has his issue threatening the overall message.

Bush quoted in Stockton, California " I was dismayed and shocked to learn about Congressman Foley's unacceptable behaviour". While talking to the press Bush was going to an opening of a school that was dedicated in his name he also, said: “I was disgusted by the revelation and disappointed that he would violate the trust of the citizens who placed him in office.”. On Friday, Foley resigned and found out that ABC news were about to broadcast a news report that was about his online fun with a 16 year old teenage BOY in Louisiana in 2005.

Over the duration of a few days more conversations have been revealed between Foley and the teenage boy. One email suggested that they had met in person with another young man outside Capital Hill and was involved in a relationship. Many Republicans are blaming Foley for possibly a low turnout towards the Republican side and their conservative values. Another, blame is on Mr Hasteret who is quite sure that he does not recall of the online messages.The president defended Mr. Hastert. “I know Denny Hastert,” Mr. Bush said. “I meet with him a lot. He is a father, teacher, coach, who cares about the children of this country.”In New Orleans, Attorney General Alberto Gonzalez said he told Mr. Hastert on Monday that his office would begin an inquiry into the matter.“Obviously, we consider these allegations very seriously,” he said. “It’s early in the process, so please give us an opportunity to ensure that our children are safe.”

Gonzalez, was not commenting on the FBI and there investigation - there was a rumor that they had found copies of the emails in July and Foley asking the boy for pictures of himself. Foley who is representing the district in South Florida has checked himself into an alchol rehabilitation program. David Roth, Foley's lawyer has denied that Foley has had any physical contact with any minor.“Mark Foley has never, ever had inappropriate sexual contact with a minor in his life,” Mr. Roth said. “He is absolutely, positively not a pedophile.”

ABC revealed the following messages:
Maf54:“I miss you lots since San Diego,” Mr. Foley

“Ya I cant wait til dc,” the page replied.

My Opinion ....

The American Government are so CoRruPt what on earth is Foley doing!!! This is not good for either parties for the Republicans represent traditional values this could allow the Democrats to win in the General election however, it was quite amuzing just reading this.