Henry Kissinger has resigned from the commission that will investigate the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
In his letter, Kissinger said he was prepared to submit all relevant financial information to the White House and an independent review, as well as to other members of the joint commission.
“It has become clear, however, that although specific potential conflicts can be resolved in this manner, the controversy would quickly move to the consulting firm I have built and own,” Kissinger’s letter said.
This sounds like Kissinger finally realized the extent to which his global influence peddling business would be subject to scrutiny. And, if there’s one thing Kissinger won’t stand for, it’s full disclosure (which is why it was such a joke that he was named to lead the commission).
The only drawback here is that it leaves an opening for President Bush to make a smarter appointment the second time around. He can now choose a more subtle candidate to whitewash the investigation’s findings.