Why is the Bush Administration refusing to release subpoenaed documents?

Question

They are currently refusing to release documents that have been subpoenaed in connection with the US Attorneys scandal (the one where they fired them for political reasons but said they fired them for performance reasons). When the Patriot Act was passed, and people expressed concerns about the government lsitening to their calls and reading their mail and e-mails; weren't Republicans the ones saying "If you have nothing to hide, you shouldn't be worried?"

Answer 1

Because they think they're above the law. Simple as that.

Answer 2

Bush is simply refusing to cave in to yet another congressional witch hunt. Nothing more than a smoke screen to cover their incompetence in dealing with the real concerns presently facing this nation.
Let's be honest here, regardless of which side of the isle your affiliated with, congress presently has a hell of a lot more pressing concerns to deal with than their constant political grandstanding and finger pointing.
This effort and time should be spent on debate and finding viable solutions to the Iraq war, illegal immigration, health care, education, American security and, basically, all of the issues that the present slew of presidential candidates are debating - which should be at least a hint to the congress as to what concerns the public feels are really important.

Answer 3

Because he are the decider! How dare anyone question him or his authority!
I don't know about you but I am totally fed up with this "above the law" crap! The entire administration needs to be thrown out before they pull the trigger on Iran!

Answer 4

the subpoenaed's don't work like this the liberals are miss using that power.

Answer 5

Because they are hiding stuff along with others