Holder Refuses To Comment on Leak that Admin. Plans to Prosecute Petraeus

‘I don’t want to really comment on what is ongoing investigation’

STEPHANOPOULOS: "Finally, sir, on another subject The New York Times reported yesterday that the prosecutors have recommended bringing charges against former CIA director general David Petraeus for mishandling classified information. That's drawn a sharp response from senators John McCain and Lindsey graham and say this leak is a shameful continuation of a pattern in which leaks by unnamed sources have marred this investigation in contravention to fundamental fairness. No American deserves such callous treatment let alone one of America's finest military leaders." Your response? 
HOLDER: "Well, I can't really comment on what is an ongoing matter but I will say that I share those concerns expressed by two senators who I have a great deal of respect for. But I also want to assure them and the American people that any investigation that is ongoing will be done in a fair and an appropriate way." 
STEPHANOPOULOS: "So you have not received a recommendation?" 
HOLDER: "As I said I don't want to really comment on what is ongoing investigation but I will say that frequently those things that we characterize as leaks, they are frequently inaccurate and I'll just leave it at that." 
STEPHANOPOULOS: "Mr. Attorney general, thanks very much for your time this morning." 
HOLDER: "Thank you."

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