That statement was not addressed to the authors of political statements. I said that I deplore attempts to misinform the public and to /trigger/ political intervention. And there were such attempts.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Downplaying their faults is pretty much the point of campaigns. But we do count on them living with the constant terror of public rejection.
In our time political speech and writing are largely the defense of the indefensible.
In politics, readily dismissing inconvenient people can easily extend to dismissing inconvenient truths about them.
Without the ability to talk about government power, there's no way for citizens to make sure this power isn't being misused.
A poor choice of words conveyed to some the impression that I embrace the discarded policies of the past. Nothing could be further from the truth, and I apologize to anyone who was offended by my statement.
I know that sometimes politics creates situations in which people want to say particular things for political reasons.
Keep in mind that when public figures get in trouble for something they said, it is usually not because they misspoke, but because they accidentally told the truth.
Never ascribe to malice that which is adequately explained by incompetence.
I was wrong to exaggerate in statements related to my experiences in the White House and the Royal Family. I am truly sorry for misleading people and misstating the facts.
You will find in politics that you are much exposed to the attribution of false motive. Never complain and never explain.