So, let's give this our Ridiculous Anonymous Source of the Day award. David Johnson and Richard W. Stevenson are prime candidates for a Gucky.
...someone who has been officially briefed on the matter said.
...the person who has been briefed on the matter said...
...the person who has been briefed on the matter said.
The person who provided the information about Mr. Rove's conversation with Mr. Novak declined to be identified, citing requests by Mr. Fitzgerald that no one discuss the case. The person discussed the matter in the belief that Mr. Rove was truthful in saying that he had not disclosed Ms. Wilson's identity.