"I was amazed at how easy it was for the Clinton Administration to basically cover what they did at Waco in the fog of lies and avoid any responsibility for it"
- James Bovard
About this Quote
This quote by James Bovard is referring to the Waco Siege, which was a 51-day standoff between the FBI and the Branch Davidians, a spiritual sect, in 1993. Bovard is revealing his disbelief at how the Clinton Administration had the ability to avoid any obligation for the siege. He is implying that the Administration was able to utilize lies and deception to cover up their participation in the siege and leave any effects. This quote is a criticism of the Clinton Administration's absence of accountability and openness in the Waco Siege. It is also a pointer of the significance of holding those in power accountable for their actions. Bovard's quote functions as an alerting to future administrations to be sincere and transparent in their dealings, and to take obligation for their actions.
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