A few months ago I told the American people I did not trade arms for hostages. My heart and my best intentions still tell me that's true, but the facts and the evidence tell me it is not.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Admits evidence contradicts previous claims about not trading arms for hostages.
- In plain terms
- Facts contradict my memory.
- What can you take from it?
- Admit mistakes.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What about truth?
Another view
Too late for damage.
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