There are now three other independent counsel investigations under way.

And another independent counsel investigation that ended in Washington last week shows why.

There have been 17 independent counsel investigations since the law's enactment in 1978.

The complaint that some independent counsel investigations have dragged on too long also has merit.

The independent counsel investigation moved on to my staff and friends.

Eighteen independent counsel investigations have taken place under the statute.

The independent counsel investigation continued after the pardon focusing on alleged obstruction of justice.

Barrett's investigation was far and away the longest independent counsel investigation in history.

Still others point to the dangers of unbridled independent counsel investigations that go on for years.

In view of the ongoing independent counsel investigation, we feel it is inappropriate to make legal judgments.