Former White House press secretary says balance of power dominated by officials . He says making reporters submit quotes in advance for comment goes too far . Ari Fleischer says practice grew out of ongoing tug - of - war inside the administration .
Former White House press secretary says balance of power dominated by officials . He says making reporters submit quotes in advance for approval goes too far . Ari Fleischer says practice emerged out of ongoing tug-of-war inside the Beltway .