Gov. Blagojevich responded to questions about his involvement with indicted fundraiser and potential federal witness Tony Rezko Tuesday:
Governor Rod Blagojevich is calling on Tony Rezko to tell the truth, the day after federal prosecutors indicated that the convicted fundraiser might be cooperating with them.
Appearing at a ceremony Tuesday, Blagojevich wouldn't say whether he was worried about his future now that his friend and fundraiser may be talking to authorities.
Blagojevich hasn't been charged with any wrongdoing and insists he does things the right way.
Blagojevich, who urged Rezko to tell authorities the truth, played-down the significance of a Sun-Times report that federal investigators are looking into the possibility that Rezko paid for a substantial addition to the governor's North Side home.
[Blagojevich] dismissed as "much ado about nothing" revelations that federal investigators have interviewed and subpoenaed contractors involved in a $90,000 renovation of Blagojevich's home by a Rezko-owned company. Agents have focused on who paid for that 2003 work, the Chicago Sun-Times reported Sunday.
While insisting that he and his wife, Patti, paid for the work themselves, the governor today repeated that he would not release contractor invoices, cancelled personal checks or any other documents that might support his claim.
"The canceled checks are where they belong. They're at the bank. If you feel like you want to go get them, then run ahead and get them," the governor said.
Watch footage of the governor's exchange with reporters:
Listen to audio here.