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isn't this a little circular? president shrub's answer about retaining a personal lawyer in the plame affair:

"In terms of whether or not I need advice from my counsel, this is a criminal matter, it's a serious matter, I have met with an attorney to determine whether or not I need his advice. And if I deem I need his advice, I'll probably hire him."