I just don't think I ever said I'm not worried about Osama bin Laden. It's kind of one of those exaggerations.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker denies ever saying they were not worried about a specific terrorist figure.
- In plain terms
- I did say I was worried about Osama bin Laden.
- What can you take from it?
- Clarify past statements about concerns.
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- Why was this point disputed?
Another view
Denying past words may not change public perception.
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