However , that does n't take away from what Mrs. Plame said . Richard Armitage says he had ` ` no ill intent '' when he used the agent 's name . He revealed Valerie Plame 's identity to columnist Robert Novak . Former State Department official says he did n't know Plame was covert agent . Plame 's husband -- Joseph Wilson -- was critical of the administration 's Iraq policy .
Richard Armitage says he had ` ` no ill intent '' when he used the agent 's name . He revealed Valerie Plame 's identity to columnist Robert Novak . Former State Department official says he did n't know Plame was covert agent . Plame 's husband -- Joseph Wilson -- was critical of the administration 's Iraq policy .