General rules when it comes to breaking bad news: Don't put it off, don't pass it off to someone else and don't let your emotions get the better of you.

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"I was looking for someone in a position of authority to whom I could let off steam in confidence, " he told the court.

BBC: Opening court session in Vatican, 29 Sep 12

In fact, the independent counsel law let Congress (and the media) off the hook with this Administration -- someone else was doing the investigating.

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