MCLELLAN BRIEFING OF THE WEEK

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Q: Is the President concerned that there's a stench of
corruption around the Republican establishment in
Washington?

MR. McCLELLAN: Terry, I don't think you can make such
a broad characterization. There are some instances of
individual situations, and we'll let those -- the
legal process proceed in those instances.

Q: But he's not -- he doesn't take it as seriously as
he takes other allegations of wrongdoing?

MR. McCLELLAN:I didn't say that; you said that.

Q: He did take it seriously?

MR. McCLELLAN: There's a legal process in place to
address these matters.

Q Does he still have confidence in Leader DeLay? And
what does he think the impact of this will be on his
agenda?

MR. McCLELLAN: I just expressed his views. Again, the
President considers him a good ally and a friend who
we have worked with very closely to get things done
for the American people.

Q: Does he still have confidence in him?

MR. McCLELLAN: I'm sorry?

Q: Does he still have confidence in him?

MR. McCLELLAN: Well, Leader DeLay is going to work to
address this issue. He has put out a statement by his
office. I think our views are very clear, in terms of
our relationship with the Congressman.”