"Kissinger is precisely the person to guarantee a cover-up and the perpetuation of secrecy, half-truths and the status quo," said JW Chairman Larry Klayman. "The American people deserve the truth, not Nixonian cover-ups and double-talk, which is why we;re pleased with the news of his resignation."

History is clear with respect to Henry Kissinger;s ethical lapses. The former Secretary of State not only consorted with Richard Nixon over break-ins of public interest and other groups, but he also tapped the telephone lines of fellow White House associates.

Furthermore, Kissinger’s known business relationships, through his lucrative company Kissinger Associates, raised serious conflicts of interest with respect to the commission’s investigation. His clients, for example, reportedly include major oil interests such as ExxonMobil. Though he said he would have dropped any client who posed such a conflict, Kissinger refused to release the client list of his consulting firm.

Judicial Watch has filed a Freedom of Information Act request to uncover how and why Henry Kissinger, a notorious master of deceit, was chosen to head such an important investigation. Story developing…