"He's the president of the United States. He's got to work 14 to 16 hours a day, run foreign and domestic policy. If he's got time for mistresses after all that, what the hell difference does it make?"
- Pierre Salinger
About this Quote
This quote by Pierre Salinger is a commentary on the scandal surrounding President Bill Clinton's affair with Monica Lewinsky. Salinger is suggesting that, given the enormous work of the President of the United States, it is easy to understand that he would have little time for anything else. He implies that the President's personal life need to not be the focus of spotlight, which it is not a reflection of his ability to lead the country. Salinger is recommending that the President's personal life ought to not give public examination, which it should not be utilized to evaluate his efficiency as President. He is highlighting that the President's task is to serve the country, which his personal life must not give public issue.
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