Be true Quote by Scott McClellan
“When words I uttered, believing them to be true, were exposed as false, I was constrained by my duties and loyalty to the President and unable to comment. But I promised reporters and the public that I would someday tell the whole story of what I knew.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Press conference after presidential scandal, 2007
He promised to reveal the full story despite loyalty constraints, highlighting tension between duty and truth
In simple terms: He vowed to tell the whole truth later
Key Takeaway
Uphold transparency despite pressure
Themes
politics
ethics
accountability
Mood
tense
determined
Type
historical
political
When to use this quote
- media interviews
- public statements
- historical analysis
Key Concepts
whistleblowing
executive loyalty
Questions to Reflect On
- What factors influence timing of truth‑telling?
- How does loyalty affect journalistic integrity?
A Different Perspective
Political pressure may delay disclosure
