President George W. Bush rejected today the idea of naming a special counsel to investigate links between his administration and collapsed energy
firm Enron.
"I see a need for laws and I see a need for a full investigation and that's what we're providing. The Justice Department is gathering information and we are going to determine whether there was any wrongdoing and if there is, there will be consequences," Mr Bush said on a visit to the University of Pittsburgh.
Earlier, the Justice Department had made similar remarks, citing the absence of conflicts of interest that could impede a possible investigation. Mr Bush concurred.
"Listen, this is a business problem and my Justice Department is going to investigate. And if there's any wrongdoing, we'll hold them accountable for mistreatment of employees and shareholders .... In the meantime I've sent up pension reform legislation that Congress needs to get after. It's a good piece of legislation it will help workers and we ought to do it now," said Mr Bush.
AFP
