Lowering Already Low Standards

When first asked about the possibility that someone in the White House had leaked a CIA agent's identity, President Bush claimed anyone involved would be dealt with appropriately. Apparently that means doing nothing unless that person is convicted of a crime - http://tinyurl.com/8wj6r
Pathetic, but not surprising. Right now, I just want a President who will act as a check against the power of Congress (perhaps veto a bad bill every now and then) and read his daily intelligence briefings. My standards are ridiculously low, yet they aren't being met. Now, I learn W won't deal with inappropriate behavior from his staffer[s] unless they are on their way to prison and therefore unable to show up for work. How low is that?