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BACKSTORY Clinton Defends Rich Pardon in New York Times Op-Ed (February 17, 2001)
REUTERS ^ | February 17, 2001 | Andrea Shalal-Esa

Posted on 12/14/2004 4:01:00 AM PST by Liz

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To: Liz
"The suggestion that I granted the pardons because Mr. Rich's former wife, Denise, made political contributions and contributed to the Clinton library foundation is utterly false," Clinton wrote

"I did not have sex with that woman......."

41 posted on 12/14/2004 5:00:37 AM PST by Feckless
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To: ken5050
The gift that keeps on giving.....this could end Hillary's national aspirations...

Nothing on earth can do that.

Being a traitor didn't stop John Kerry.

42 posted on 12/14/2004 5:01:12 AM PST by Graybeard58 (Remember and pray for Spec.4 Matt Maupin - MIA/POW- Iraq since 04/09/04)
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To: Liz
Is there anything the Clintons won't do for money or power?
43 posted on 12/14/2004 5:02:12 AM PST by Gritty ("The Clintons always pretend 'Monica' is their only scandal-Peggy Noonan)
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To: ILS21R

Was the money the only suck she had with President Clinton?


44 posted on 12/14/2004 5:02:41 AM PST by Hawk44
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To: Liz

Probably a 100% chance she did. Klintoon is and always will be a traitorous, cowardly, rapist, murderer, draft dodger, perjurer, terrorist supporter and POS. Today, tomorrow and for eternity. The klintoon's are trailer park stank white trash in political upward mobilty. All of them belong in a federal penal institution for life.


45 posted on 12/14/2004 5:18:30 AM PST by No Surrender No Retreat
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To: Liz; Do not dub me shapka broham; sauropod; Route101; ken5050; Mike Bates; Jhensy; yoe; ...

Headlines For Other Articles Never Written Using The Same Marxist 'Mainstream' Journalism 101 Word-Processing Template:

Ol' Droppy-Drawers Drippy-Dress Viagra-Boy Pops Off Once Again

Sen. Cliton Pardons Himself

Hitler Pardons Eva

Stalin Pardons Trotsky

Mao Pardons Kerry (But Genghis Khan Still Resents Comparison to Evil U.S. Troops)

God still doesn't Pardon Satan


46 posted on 12/14/2004 5:19:09 AM PST by The Spirit Of Allegiance (FREE people needn't apply to a Government of/by/for the People for a gun (PERSONAL PROPERTY) permit!)
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To: rabidralph

Ae you suggesting she got advance notice (/sarc)?


47 posted on 12/14/2004 5:22:07 AM PST by Liz (FReepers keep Christmas in their hearts all year long.)
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To: Gritty

Well, maybe they wouldn't vote Republican for a buck......but that's a Big maybe.


48 posted on 12/14/2004 5:23:55 AM PST by Liz (FReepers keep Christmas in their hearts all year long.)
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To: Liz

Good.

It is time to recycle these articles re Rich, his pardon by the Clintoons and the bribes the Clintoons got for Rich's pardon.

The NY Slimes, LA Slimes, Washington Compost and ABCNNBCBS no longer control the news. So they can't spike this story like they did in early 2001.


49 posted on 12/14/2004 5:35:16 AM PST by Grampa Dave (Writers of hate GW/Christians/ Republicans Articles = GIM=GAY INFECTED MEDIOTS!)
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To: Liz

As an irresponsible Internet blogger, I would never suggest such a thing. Not necessarily advance notice of the specifics, but possibly advice to stay out of NY during early September. And don't go to the apartments in Chicago, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Dallas, Atlanta or DC.


50 posted on 12/14/2004 5:39:20 AM PST by rabidralph (Keep your laws off my money.)
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To: rabidralph

(Sniff) You are so responsible. I'm in awe (sob).


51 posted on 12/14/2004 5:47:00 AM PST by Liz (FReepers keep Christmas in their hearts all year long.)
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To: Liz; Howlin
The Opening of the Clinton Library
Friday, November 19, 2004
By Bill O'Reilly

Before we get to the "Memo," the best analysis of the Iraq situation that I've seen appears on "The New York Times" op-ed page today, Thomas Friedman's column. --You might want to check it out.

The opening of the Clinton library is the subject of this evening's "Talking Points Memo."

Huge dog and pony show today in Little Rock, Arkansas, as presidents and dignitaries mingled, celebrating the completion of the $165 million exhibit. Everybody had a swell time and smiles ruled the rain. But behind the scenes, there is controversy. What else is new with the Clintons?

First of all, the impeachment display is billed as "the politics of persecution." The theme here is that a bunch of right-wing fanatics tried to topple Clinton with little justification. Since his library is a private enterprise, that kind of propaganda can stand, but it really diminishes the project. What Mr. Clinton should have done was to give his point of view and Kenneth Starr's take, and then let the visitors decide.

But far more important is the unresolved problem of the Marc Rich pardon. For years, "Talking Points" has been telling you that President Clinton pardoned the biggest tax cheat in the history of the country in return for huge donations for the library. Denise Rich and her friend Beth Desoretz apparently raised close to $2 million for the library.

Mrs. Rich actually visited President Clinton 20 times in the White House. But when the House Government Reform Committee, which investigated the Rich pardon, hauled the ladies to testify, they both took the Fifth Amendment, refusing to talk because they might incriminate themselves.

Incriminate themselves in what? That's the big question that only we and "The Washington Post" asked today.

Now Attorney General John Ashcroft is supposed to investigate this whole deal. Apparently, that did not happen. We, the people, deserve an explanation, don't we?

Now I have nothing against Bill Clinton. I don't dislike him. And I think he did a decent job as president. The economy was good. He succeeded in the Balkans and Northern Ireland. Welfare reform is a good improvement. And Mr. Clinton tried hard to accomplish some worthy things, but his honesty is in question. And even those Americans who love him cannot deny that.

And that's "The Memo."

52 posted on 12/14/2004 5:47:21 AM PST by Libloather (Big Media news anchors are as worthless as male nipples...)
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To: Blurblogger

Man, I'd like to see those posted (giggle).


53 posted on 12/14/2004 5:48:23 AM PST by Liz (FReepers keep Christmas in their hearts all year long.)
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To: Liz; GailA
Just add this to the Oil for Food Scandal shopping list.

Pinging GailA to add to the Master List.

54 posted on 12/14/2004 5:49:17 AM PST by cyncooper
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To: Blurblogger
Clinton pardoned Rich who had fled the United States to Switzerland 17 years ago to avoid prosecution on more than 50 counts including tax evasion, racketeering and illegal oil trading with Iran.

Gotta admire Rich's ability to get himself involved in oil scandals.

What a dirtbag!

55 posted on 12/14/2004 6:08:07 AM PST by freebilly
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To: Liz

MARC RICH will be a big name during Hillary's run to 2008.
This could be old Piano Leg's downfall since she was good buddies with Linda Rich.


56 posted on 12/14/2004 6:17:54 AM PST by Jack Ian
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To: Jack Ian

More to come on Rich........big stuff.


57 posted on 12/14/2004 8:23:47 AM PST by Liz (FReepers keep Christmas in their hearts all year long.)
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To: Liz

BUMP


58 posted on 12/14/2004 8:26:07 AM PST by SweetCaroline ( I promise God & myself that I will let go of this addiction that is destroying me!)
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To: Libloather; Mudboy Slim
O'REILLY: But far more important is the unresolved problem of the Marc Rich pardon. For years, "Talking Points" has been telling you that President Clinton pardoned the biggest tax cheat in the history of the country in return for huge donations for the library. Denise Rich and her friend Beth Desoretz apparently raised close to $2 million for the library. Mrs. Rich actually visited President Clinton 20 times in the White House. But when the House Government Reform Committee, which investigated the Rich pardon, hauled the ladies to testify, they both took the Fifth Amendment, refusing to talk because they might incriminate themselves. Incriminate themselves in what? That's the big question that only we and "The Washington Post" asked today. Now Attorney General John Ashcroft is supposed to investigate this whole deal. Apparently, that did not happen. We, the people, deserve an explanation, don't we?

Mud's been flogging Ashcroft for ages. Now if the Bush admin can get rough with an "untouchable" like Mary Frnaces Berry, they can take off the gloves with these people, as well.

59 posted on 12/14/2004 8:28:55 AM PST by Liz (FReepers keep Christmas in their hearts all year long.)
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To: Liz
We need the pic of Clinton in a prison jumpsuit over here.

I look forward to the day we see this pic and it's NOT a photoshop!


60 posted on 12/14/2004 9:42:35 AM PST by MeekOneGOP (There is only one GOOD 'RAT: one that has been voted OUT of POWER !! Straight ticket GOP! ©)
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