House Republican Leaders Denounce Bush Administration for Withholding Syria Intelligence

Between the Stephens nomination and this, I’d say the Bush Administration has a congressional relations problem on its hands when it comes to Korea policy:

The Bush administration’s failure to fully brief Congress on North Korea and Syria has done more than jeopardize the relationship between our two branches of government. It has denied the administration the benefit of congressional support that could have ensured an agreement with North Korea that avoided needless risks, instead of one that may be rushed, ill-conceived, and dangerous.

Despite the administration’s disregard for Congress, we will continue to do our duty and weigh any agreement presented to us on its merits. However, if the Bush administration hopes to achieve anything of worth in the balance of its term, it must take immediate steps to repair its relationship with Congress. We believe there is still time, and we stand ready to work with the President but as full partners to advance the interests of our nation.  [Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and Rep. Peter  Hoekstra in the Washington Times]  

Wow.  Read the whole thing yourself.