DEPARTURE DUE TO CONTINUING INVESTIGATIONS OF THE WHITE HOUSE, INCLUDING SOLYNDRA

WASHINGTON, JAN. 10, 2012 -- “The American people deserve answers about how and why the Administration squandered over half a billion dollars of taxpayer money with Solyndra; and William Daley, as White House Chief of Staff, has lead the Administration’s obstruction of the committee’s investigation.  Daley holds the keys to the gate at the White House and is failing to comply with the subpoena for the White House’s documents and records related to Solyndra. The subpoena was sent to Daley in his capacity as ‘custodian of records’ and the new chief of staff will have to respond to the duly authorized Congressional subpoena.  Documents already obtained by the Committee demonstrate that officials at the highest levels in this Administration were involved in discussions and decisions regarding Solyndra.  I understand his desire to leave the White House given the seriousness of this and other investigations marring the integrity and credibility of this Administration.  I expect that the next chief of staff will comply with the subpoena or Congress will take the next step to force the White House to meet the requirements of the U.S. Constitution.”