About Quote by Howard Fineman
“Asked at the hearing why she hadn't pressed the FBI more closely about what it knew, or didn't know, about domestic terrorist threats, Rice acted as though the question was an odd one: it wasn't her job. Well, in retrospect, it was and now certainly is.”
About This Quote
The quote highlights a failure of accountability, noting that a senior official dismissed responsibility for oversight of domestic terrorism intelligence, despite it being within her remit.
In simple terms: Neglect of duty in intelligence oversight
Key Takeaway
Accountability matters
Themes
accountability
government oversight
terrorism
leadership
responsibility
Mood
critical
cautious
reflective
Type
statement
observation
analysis
When to use this quote
- Congressional hearings
- policy reviews
- public scrutiny
- security briefings
Key Concepts
intelligence gathering
bureaucratic duty
political accountability
Practical Applications
- Improving oversight mechanisms
- Strengthening whistleblower protections
Questions to Reflect On
- How can oversight be enforced when officials claim it's not their job?
- What mechanisms ensure accountability in intelligence agencies?
A Different Perspective
Some may argue that the official's role was advisory, not operational, limiting her direct influence over FBI actions.
![“I could be wrong about that, and [Susan Rice ] may have really wanted [secretary of state place]. But now she has become a liability. If, in fact, it was legitimate. If [Barack Obama] wanted her and she wanted it, they've told her to go pound sand now, and that's purely because of Benghazi.” quote by Rush Limbaugh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/6e0/rush-limbaugh-28_barack_i-could-be-wrong-about-that-and-susan-ri_286974.jpg)
![“I've always thought of him [Barack Obama] and from conversations know him to be a guy who takes the long view, who doesn't get too high, doesn't get too low and seizes the opportunities when they're there and knows how to ride the wave. I ascribe that to Hawaii. He's a body surfer, so he knows how…” quote by Howard Fineman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/93e/howard-fineman-25647_barack_i-ve-always-thought-of-him-barack-obama_396298.jpg)
