DiscussWorldIssues - Socio-Economic Religion and Political Uncensored Debate - View Single Post - Intel chief in hot water over Libya remarks

**JAMES PIETERSE** · 03-11-2011, 09:20 PM

The Associated Press
Posted : Thursday Mar 10, 2011 21:52:06 EST

WASHINGTON — The government’s top intelligence official fumbled the Obama administration’s message Thursday about embattled Moammar Gadhafi’s fate, telling Congress that the Libyan leader will prevail in his fight with rebel forces there. It was the latest in a series of public gaffes for James Clapper, the director of national intelligence.

Hours later, the White House distanced President Obama from Clapper’s remarks. Obama does not think Gadhafi will prevail, a senior administration official said, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss Obama’s position on Clapper’s comments. The official reiterated Obama’s stand that Gadhafi has lost legitimacy and should leave power.

Read the rest of the story here ...

-------------------------
What do you think about Clapper's remarks over Libya?

03-11-2011, 09:20 PM	#1
JAMES PIETERSE Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 520 Senior Member	Intel chief in hot water over Libya remarks The Associated Press Posted : Thursday Mar 10, 2011 21:52:06 EST WASHINGTON — The government’s top intelligence official fumbled the Obama administration’s message Thursday about embattled Moammar Gadhafi’s fate, telling Congress that the Libyan leader will prevail in his fight with rebel forces there. It was the latest in a series of public gaffes for James Clapper, the director of national intelligence. Hours later, the White House distanced President Obama from Clapper’s remarks. Obama does not think Gadhafi will prevail, a senior administration official said, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss Obama’s position on Clapper’s comments. The official reiterated Obama’s stand that Gadhafi has lost legitimacy and should leave power. Read the rest of the story here ... ------------------------- What do you think about Clapper's remarks over Libya?
	Quote