But a White House spokesman told the Web site that claims Panetta threatened to leave are "inaccurate." A CIA spokesman also said Panetta does not have plans to quit.

The reports of friction between the agency and the White House come as the Department of Justice is set to release a report on alleged prisoner abuse.

Panetta wrote a memo to staff Monday lamenting the release of the report and saying it's his job to defend all those in the CIA who followed the interrogation guidance they were given.

ABCNews.com on Monday cited reports that CIA Director Leon Panetta, frustrated by several administration actions and discussions with regard to the CIA, got in a "profanity-laced screaming match" with a senior staff member last month and has also threatened to leave.

Click here to read the full story on ABCNews.com.

It appears he's tired of his agency providing political fodder so that Mr. Holder's DOJ can shift some focus away from some other, um, hot issues.

This guy was Clinton's Chief of Staff. He's an expert on the murky side of politics and even he can't stand for it.

But the CIA Spokesweasel says it's fluff. He probably also said "Look - a squirrel!" and the reporter forgot his line of questioning.

SMOKE and mirrors
more distraction...........

A liberal surprised at the level of thuggery and disdain for national security. Plus they are bold-face LIARS!
You know, America may just be a little more careful what kind of man we vote into the White House after this.
For a while, anyway.