Department of Justice Seal


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE	AG

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1998 (202) 616-2777

TDD (202) 514-1888

STATEMENT OF THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT


After discussions with the Office of Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr, the Justice and Treasury Departments have agreed not to object to limited questioning of former Secret Service Officer Lewis Fox before the grand jury. The Office of the Independent Counsel has agreed that it will ensure that protective techniques and procedures of the Secret Service are not disclosed.

The Justice and Treasury Departments are committed to ensuring that the protective functions of the Secret Service and the safety of the President are not jeopardized by questioning of current and former Secret Service personnel.

The Justice and Treasury Departments and the Office of Independent Counsel will continue to discuss these issues as they may arise.

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