Administration Quote by Elliott Abrams
“The Obama administration appears to regard intelligence leaks and briefings more or less like briefings by the Democratic National Committee or White House flack Jay Carney. You use any information at hand, classified or not, and you spin it any way you like, fairly or not.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public commentary on intelligence handling, 2015
The speaker likens the administration’s handling of leaks to partisan briefings, suggesting selective use of information.
In simple terms: Government treats leaks like partisan talking points.
Key Takeaway
Demand transparency and consistent standards.
Themes
politics
information
media
ethics
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
political
analytical
When to use this quote
- government briefings
- media reporting
- public accountability
Key Concepts
propaganda
policy analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- What standards should govern intelligence sharing?
- How does partisanship affect truth?
A Different Perspective
The comparison may oversimplify complex intelligence processes.
