Careless Quote by James Comey
“Although we did not find clear evidence that Secretary Clinton or her colleagues intended to violate laws governing the handling of classified information, there is evidence that they were extremely careless in their handling of very sensitive, highly classified information.”
About This Quote
Source Testimony: Senate Intelligence Committee, 2018
The investigation found no clear intent to break law but highlighted severe negligence in handling highly classified material.
In simple terms: Carelessness with classified info is dangerous.
Implement stricter handling protocols.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- intelligence agencies
- government oversight
- media reporting
- legal proceedings
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does negligence differ from malicious intent?
- What measures could reduce such carelessness?
Lack of intent does not excuse the damage caused.