<p>Date: July 2, 2007
To: Lewis “Scooter” Libby
From: Office of the Vice President
Re: Houskeeping</p>
<p>Dear Scooter:</p>
<p>Congratulations on recieving your commutation of sentence from President George W. Bush. </p>
<p>That you recieved this commutation of your prison sentence on the eve of the Independence Day holiday makes it even more sweet. All of us in the Administration wish you and the family a great July 4th holiday. Scooter, we are pleased you and your family will be able to enjoy the local parade, hot dog BBQ and evening fireworks without having that prison monkey on your back.</p>
<p>Scooter, a few things first however. First, the VP requests that since your prison sentence has now been commuted you please return the large, locked metal Halliburton briefcase you have been holding on to since you were sentenced. Please return both sets of keys to it as well. The contents will be verified upon reciept.</p>
<p>Second, please make sure that when completing the deletion of the remaining files–you know which ones we are talking about–on your laptop computer, you remove the hard drive from the machine. Once the hard drive is removed deposit it in the number 10 “burn bag” you were given yesterday. Follow the directions on the “burn bag,” making sure all contents of the hard drive have been destroyed.</p>
<p>Lastly, We are sorry we can’t invite you to the “Office of the Vice President Independence Day picnic.” Since there will be readings of the Constitution, the Bill of Rights and other matters relating to the rule of law, the VP thought it prudent you avoid attending this close to the commutation. However, Scooter, you can bet you will be in our thoughts on Wednesday. </p>
<p>Sincerly,
Office of the VP</p>