We were terrified that Jones would settle. It was contrary to our purpose of bringing down the president.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Coulter states that settling a legal case was contrary to the goal of bringing down the president.
- In plain terms
- They wanted the president brought down not to settle the case.
- What can you take from it?
- Political motives can override legal settlements.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why settle legal cases?
- What drives legal strategy?
Another view
It assumes specific internal motives that may not be fully public.
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