Starr Tells Law Grads to Build on the Truth

Whitewater independent counsel Kenneth W. Starr told law school graduates in Lubbock that truth is the foundation of their profession and that “lies and half-truths corrode our system of justice.” Speaking at Texas Tech University’s School of Law, Starr did not directly refer to President Clinton. But perhaps hinting at some of his legal fights with the Clinton administration concerning claims of executive privilege, Starr said the only exceptions to everyone having to testify before grand juries are certain “testimonial privileges” that are to be limited: “Witnesses can withhold certain information in order to advance more important social values.”