Bush also sent a clear signal that he would resist, on grounds of executive privilege, providing senators documents related to Ms. Miers's work in the White House. At least some Democrats are likely to seek such records, especially since Miers, who has never been a judge, has no "paper trail" of opinions."I just can't tell you how important it is for us to guard executive privilege in order for there to be crisp decision-making in the White House," Bush said.
The Constitution does not specifically mention executive privilege, but the Supreme Court has recognized the need for confidentiality between high government officials and their advisers. The court has concluded, however, that executive privilege is not absolute.
How about that; there's no right to 'executive privilege' in the Constitution. Now is that the same thing as 'privacy'?
Sauce for the goose ...
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