Hastert has said he doesn't remember the conversation with Rep.Boehner when he told him about Foley grooming the pages.
Hastert does not also remember a second warning about Foley that Rep. Tom Reynolds, R-N.Y., has said he also gave the speaker earlier this year.
If the ethics committee believe that they will believe anything.
Hastert was known to keep a close watch over the pages and invite them to his hotel room for close instruction when his wife and Chief of Staff Mrs Palmer could arrange it.