Clarke told reporters different story in 2002 background briefing (CNN)

CNN ^ | 3/24/04 | John King & Dana Bash

[finnman69]

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- In August 2002, then-White House counterterrorism czar Richard Clarke told reporters that the Bush administration -- from day one -- told him to "vigorously pursue" the Clinton administration policy that allowed the United States to kill Osama bin Laden if the opportunity arose.

[finnman69]

I love that CNN has this on the main page under the main story.

[wasp69]

bttt

[ElephantMan]

It was one thing when Rush was talking about this today...but when the liberal news network is on it--the jig is up.

Give it up Clark, it's over.

The only thing left to hear from you is were you lying then--or are you lying now?

[ElephantMan]

It was one thing when Rush was talking about this today...but when the liberal news network is on it--the jig is up.

Give it up Clark, it's over.

The only thing left to hear from you is were you lying then--or are you lying now?

[Frank_Discussion]

An editor is taking the high road here, because he/she KNOWS this will not stay under wraps. Report it now, and they look like they got a scoop or near-scoop, and are above reproach.

With the advent of instant news via the Internet and blow-by-blow radio/tv, it's going to become increasingly difficult to spin issues before the public hears the verbatim truth.

[rhombus]

Yup, Clark is not a credible witness. No one should waste any time responding anything he says in his Hari Kerry book.

[truthandlife]

CNN???

Maybe CNN is covering their behind on this one because Clarke has so many holes in his story that will be coming out in the next few days.

It would be interesting to see their motive on this one. Maybe FOX News getting their name in the 9/11 hearing was a badge of honor and CNN did not want to say they missed this story.

[Howlin]

Well, well. Who was there from CNN? You know, the reporter that didn't bother to report this in the first place. :-)

[Republican Red]

CNN is reporting this!

Pigs just flew by my window! Can hell be getting colder as I write?

[GeoPie]

Do you think C BS will cover the story? Anyone hold their nose and gone over there to see how they report this story?

[GeoPie]

Do you think C BS will cover the story? Anyone hold their nose and gone over there to see how they report this story?

Oh, I am sory...they lead it at the top of their web page with:

'Your Government Failed You'

Former counterterrorism chief Richard Clarke opened his testimony to the 9/11 commission with a dramatic apology to families of the victims of the terror attacks. More...

[thackney]

"just amazed it showed up on CNN" ping

[onyx]

Thank you for the ping.
I am printing this article just for my smart-ass son,
who is acting like a democrat.
MAYBE he'll believe me if he sees it in print.
Maybe.

[Cboldt]

Ex-Senator Bob Kerry darn well better come out and criticize CNN as he did Fox News. Otherwise, he is applying a double standard.

[Republican Red]

What is real ironic about this reporting is that yesterday CNN came out and said their objective was to beat Fox News with breaking news stories. The very next day not only does Fox News beat them to the story but FNC is part of the story.

This day is getting better.

[finnman69]

CNN also has for the main story:

Panel member challenges Clarke's credibility

9/11 commission member John Lehman challenged former counterterrorism chief Richard Clarke's credibility in hearings today, pointing out that Clarke's statements about the Bush administration in his new book differ from his testimony. Clarke responded that he hadn't been asked about the U.S. invasion of Iraq and that by invading Iraq, the president "has greatly undermined the war on terrorism."

[KentTrappedInLiberalSeattle]

THE TRUTH IS COMING OUT!!! :)

[Right_in_Virginia]

CNN is reporting this! Pigs just flew by my window!

Mine, too...we must be part of the same flight path ;^D

[Republican Red]

I'm in Atlanta so I think the pigs started here, directly out of the CNN office windows.

[facedown]

'Your Government Failed You'

Yeah, but if you read down aways:

"But Clarke drew sharp questioning from Republican commissioners, who said his pointed criticism of Bush officials in his book contradicted his praise for the administration's policies as late as fall 2002."

And some more good stuff too.

THE WHEELS ARE COMING OFF!!!