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Crocker Doesn't 'Recall' Saying It Would Be a 'Good Thing' If Maliki Falls

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."


Comments (2)

Mike Mid City wrote on September 11, 2007 6:30 PM:

It's straight out of the Bush administration hand book.

If you can't be held responsible for a faulty memory then it's not a lie.

If presented with proof then he can say I was wrong then but right now.

Hank Essay wrote on September 11, 2007 9:27 PM:

So I assume, then, that Joe Klein will write about whether it is appropriate to have a person with such a faulty memory---at best---to be in such an important position. And, well, if he lied to Congress, that is a whole other story, isn't it?


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