But I want to tell you something - leaks of classified information are a bad thing.

Its task was to stop the leaking of classified information to the news media.

Shelby also took a hard line on leaks of classified information.

But the case does fit with the administration's determination to stop leaks of classified information.

Usually, the main concern is leaks of classified information.

Coombs also called into question whether any damage had actually been done by the leaking of classified information.

Such reviews are conducted as a precaution to prevent leaks of classified information.

In June, there was an allegation of a leak of classified information to the news media.

I want to know the truth... Leaks of classified information are bad things."

The defense of whistle-blowers comes at a time when top Bush administration officials are turning up the pressure to stop leaks of classified information.

"The leaking of classified information is a serious issue," said the spokesman, Trent Duffy.

This claim has been bolstered by the recent leaks of classified information by Wikileaks.

During the Union occupation there was a leak of classified information about their plans reaching the Confederate Forces.

The directive authorized tests to investigate candidates for certain security clearances and to ask any federal employee about leaks of classified information.

The Central Intelligence Agency has tried for years to get Congress to criminalize all leaks of classified information.

"As a general matter, we have consistently said that leaks of classified information are a matter we take extremely seriously," he said.

For months, Mr. Bush and his top aides have campaigned against leaks of classified information as a danger to the nation and as criminal acts.

During the presidency of Barack Obama, the Justice Department has been notably tougher on leaks of classified information to the media than previous administrations.

American officials say they are investigating the leaking of classified information, of which, they say, Mr. Chalabi may have been a recipient.

The F.B.I.'s investigation of that possible leak of classified information was apparently prompted by a report from a source that the affidavit describes as reliable.

The dismissal of Ms. McCarthy provided fresh evidence of the Bush administration's determined efforts to stanch leaks of classified information.

Years later, Sawyer would be suspected of being Deep Throat, the source of leaks of classified information to journalist Bob Woodward during the Watergate scandal.

The Associated Press reported on May 24, 2011 that Risen is being called as a witness in the Jeffrey Sterling trial for alleged leaks of classified information.

Improving Consistency in Dealing with Security Breaches The committees recommend that consistent methods of dealing with leaks of classified information by government officials be developed.

Mr. Cohen and General Shelton have justified that approach to avoid leaks of classified information and to let General Clark take the lead in releasing most information.