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“There is the bipartisan pretense that the FBI is the only government agency in Washington that is above reproach. Yet, this is the agency that collaborated with Lois Lerner and the IRS in an effort to criminally prosecute opponents of Barack Obama.” quote by Tom Fitton
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“There is the bipartisan pretense that the FBI is the only government agency in Washington that is above reproach. Yet, this is the agency that collaborated with Lois Lerner and the IRS in an effort to criminally prosecute opponents of Barack Obama.”

Tom Fitton

About This Quote

The quote claims the FBI, supposedly beyond criticism, actually worked with political actors to target opponents, suggesting hypocrisy in its reputed impartiality.

In simple terms: Alleged FBI collusion with political opponents.

Key Takeaway

Questioning institutional integrity.

Themes

political accountability institutional hypocrisy government oversight partisan bias law enforcement ethics

Mood

skeptical critical

Type

political commentary exposé

When to use this quote

  • media analysis
  • policy debate
  • academic research
  • public watchdog reports

Key Concepts

FBI role IRS involvement Lois Lerner case political prosecution

Practical Applications

  • investigative journalism
  • civic education

Questions to Reflect On

  • What evidence supports these claims?
  • How does this affect public trust in law enforcement?
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