Months ago, Amb. Crocker told Joe Klein of Time magazine that “The fall of the Maliki government, when it happens, might be a good thing.” Or did he? Asked by Sen. Carl Levin (D-MI) if that was an accurate quote, Crocker equivocated repeatedly before finally saying “I do not recall saying that.”
What does Klein think about Crocker’s memory?
Update: Here’s Klein’s response: “He said it. I’ve got it in my notes. He never denied it or asked for a correction after it appeared in print and was featured on Meet the Press. He may not remember it, but he said it.”