Hastert Warned in 2003 of Foley; Confirmed

The Washington Post has a second source, someone still on the Congressional staff, who confirms that in 2003 Hastert’s Chief of Staff met with Foley and warned him about his behavior with Congressional Pages. Then there is this tidbit:

On Wednesday night, Palmer was described as highly emotional while aides sifted through e-mails and files to determine whether he had ever spoken to Fordham. Several people who spoke with Palmer said the chief of staff was emphatic in denying that he knew anything about Foley’s questionable contacts with young male pages.

Palmer, who shares a townhouse with Hastert when they are in town, is more powerful than all but a few House members. Members know that he speaks for Hastert.