Clinton Quote by Rudy Giuliani
![“I'm going to make a guess, not a definitive statement, I would think if you had to make a decision like that [ completed the e-mail investigation on Hillary Clinton], you'd give it - you'd give that to an independent counsel. You wouldn't make it as the appointee of the new president.” quote by Rudy Giuliani](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/99f/rudy-giuliani-958_clinton_i-m-going-to-make-a-guess-not-a-definiti_1926178.jpg)
“I'm going to make a guess, not a definitive statement, I would think if you had to make a decision like that [ completed the e-mail investigation on Hillary Clinton], you'd give it - you'd give that to an independent counsel. You wouldn't make it as the appointee of the new president.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Television interview, 2016, NBC News
The speaker suggests that decisions of this magnitude should be handled by an independent authority rather than a politically appointed official.
In simple terms: Important decisions need independent oversight.
Key Takeaway
Seek independent counsel for high‑stakes choices.
Themes
ethics
politics
accountability
Mood
cautious
critical
Type
advisory
political
When to use this quote
- government investigations
- presidential appointments
- legal reviews
Key Concepts
separation of powers
conflict of interest
Questions to Reflect On
- Who should oversee investigations of political figures?
- How does independence affect public trust?
A Different Perspective
Independent counsel may lack direct accountability to elected leaders.
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