"The attack on Clinton on terrorism is entirely politically inspired by the right-wing of the Republicans, and has no basis in fact whatsoever"
- Sidney Blumenthal
About this Quote
This quote by Sidney Blumenthal suggests that the criticism of previous President Bill Clinton's handling of terrorism by the right-wing of the Republican Party is completely unproven and politically motivated. Blumenthal suggests that the right-wing of the Republican Party is utilizing the problem of terrorism to attack Clinton's tradition and rating political points, instead of to resolve any genuine problems. He suggests that the criticism is not based on any truths or evidence, and is instead a simply political attack. Blumenthal's quote indicates that the right-wing of the Republican Party is using the concern of terrorism to further their own political agenda, instead of to attend to any genuine problems. This quote highlights the political nature of the criticism of Clinton's handling of terrorism, and suggests that it is not based on any realities or proof.
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