Except in his letter Clarke praises the President's "determined, calm leadership" on 9/11. In his book Clarke accuses the President of "intimidation" on 9/11---ordering Clarke to find a link between the attacks and Iraq.
Clarke's lying in one of them.
Besides, if you're concerned about not burning bridges, would you write this book?
Something's rotten in Denmark. And it's spelled "Clarke".
Something's rotten in Denmark. And it's spelled "Clarke".
I don't for a moment believe Clarke's assertions in his book. I just think the media is going to explain this letter away and continue to attack.
The media doesn't care if it is true, they only care if it will hurt Bush.