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Hillary Clinton Calls NY Times Story About Her Husband's Business Deal 'Inaccurate'

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February 03, 2008 11:09 AM

ABC News' Tahman Bradley Reports: Sen. Hillary Clinton was questioned extensively on Sunday about a New York Times story that claimed former President Clinton used his influence with Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev to help a business associate get a uranium deal. The friend later contributed 31 million dollars to the Clinton foundation, the Times reported this week.

Appearing on "Fox News Sunday", Sen. Clinton claimed the story was very one-sided and "an inaccurate description of what actually occurred."

She added, "Let me set the record straight. He went to sign an agreement with the government to provide low-cost drugs for HIV/AIDS, a growing problem in central Asia. While he was there, he met with opposition leaders, and certainly spoke out about the hopes that we have to have a good relationship with that country."

Clinton did not directly answer whether the deal was a quid pro quo, but instead sought to make it clear she does not support the anti-Democratic leader Nazarbayev.

"I think it is clear that I will stand on my own two feet and I will say what I believe and I will be a president who pursues policies that I think are in the best interest of our country," the Democratic presidential frontrunner said.

Asked by moderator Chris Wallace if it would be confusing that the former president is conducting business and making statement that are out of step with her polices, Clinton stressed her belief that the U.S. has to use both "carrots and sticks" to influence nation's like Kazakhstan. "We have a lot of interests in that part of the world with natural resources and trying to make sure there's a bulwark against spreading extremism.."

Over the course of the Democratic campaign, Sen. Clinton has been dogged by questions about what role her husband would play in a Hillary Clinton-lead government.

But she signaled on Sunday that her White House would be in order. "I will seek advice from wise people, including him, but at the end of the day I know very well that the weight of decision making falls on the president."

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Yet another Clinton scandal. Ahhh, feels like 1995 already!!

How can you be "ready on Day 1" if you're defending yourself from old baggage?

Posted by: dionysus | Feb 3, 2008 11:44:47 AM

WHAT about his partner the Sheik of Dubai calling for the destruction of Israel in 2002.
And Bill's involvement with that same Sheik in business dealings?

Posted by: Tad Dickson | Feb 3, 2008 11:45:12 AM

what about the massive contributions that have come to her campaign from Dubai? This would have been an easy story to kill, Get Bill on camera and he can say that " He did NOT have financial relations that involved exchanging uranium." Oh wait. He has a less than honest track record with denials......

Posted by: Louis | Feb 3, 2008 12:05:16 PM

The Republican Dirty Tricksters can bring up all the BS they want, and after it's all over with Hillary will be the next President.. The People of America won't be fooled this time by all you jerks.. the Women of America will be the big surge that puts Hillary in the White House.. GO HILLARY !!! WINNER IN 09 !!!

Posted by: J.Murphy, CA. | Feb 3, 2008 12:21:13 PM

Even the newspaper that ENDORSED her is now uncovering further scandals to her detriment. This says a lot about Hilary Clinton.


Let's not forget (to quote Jerry of Corpus Christi, on MSNBC) that this is "a woman who gets money from chinese dishwashers, people who are now in jail, people who are being investigated, her husband, who worked for a company that sold lists to people that cleaned out the bank accounts of Alzheimers patients"... and of course, corporations and lobbyists.

The fact that people are actually voting for her is one giant American joke. If she wins, I will be as ashamed of our country as when we made Bush president!

Posted by: Cat Scratch | Feb 3, 2008 12:53:17 PM

Hey look America it's the new face of white collar crime, The Clintons! Old Slick Willie and Hil have pocketed upwards of 200 million since leaving the White House. Well at least now we know for sure why HilBilly handed the keys to Corporate America while in the White House. Hey and wasn't Hilary the Co-President? The Clintons are EVIL, let's put them out to pasture for good! Go Obama!

Posted by: geddesman | Feb 3, 2008 1:09:26 PM

More years of investigations. America wants to read the Wgite House years papers that the Clintons still won't release. Why? Because it would hurts Hillary's chances of becoming President. I'm sure that is what the Republicans will use to win in November. All it takes is one maid or gardener or intern to come forward with claims of abuse or odd behaviour not becoming a President to swing voters their way.

Posted by: Ed | Feb 3, 2008 1:09:52 PM

Congrats Chris Wallace . .You at least tried to get her to answer. No one else has really asked her this week. A chilling preview of things to come: HRC trying to talk about something she is doing and the conversation is about what her husband is doing. We don't need this, American and it will be dangerous for our future if the Clintons return . .GO OBAMA!

Posted by: linda | Feb 3, 2008 1:14:52 PM

She is lying again. Bill caught red handed again.

Wake up America...she dances around the question on her vote for the war...won't say she is wrong. She dances around the issue of how to enforce her mandated health care...fines or wages garnished She dances around how she will change the Bush/Clinton/Clinton/Bush/Bush dynasty...she's a woman

NO MORE CLINTONS FOR GOD'S SAKE; NO MORE OF THEM PERIOD.

Posted by: A Texan for Obama | Feb 3, 2008 1:20:46 PM

Clinton foundation has nothing to do with her campaign. Obama's shrills will make this into a big deal, but it's a huge non-story.

Posted by: Jack | Feb 3, 2008 1:29:14 PM

Most people I know wouldn't let a person who Lies Under Oath, or a proven Sexual Pervert in their own home, but there are still those who would put someone like this right back in the White House?
Might I remind you folks, the Clinton's started their administration with a Democratic majority in the House, the Seante, and we had a Democratic President. By the time the Clinton's antics had run their course, we lost control of the House, the Senate, and unltimately the Presidency.
It was because of Bill, and Hillary's actions that we were told we had no Morales, and rightly so, thus values were thrust into the spotlight.
We need a change different from anything we've ever seen before. OBAMA '08

Posted by: Ken | Feb 3, 2008 1:31:26 PM

There he goes again!!! Let's put term limit on Clintons--No 3rd term for the Oval Office. Billary put our nation in the various scandals. Bill is now seeking for 3rd term for the Oval Office. It really feels like 1995 again !!! Same old politics and same old scandals of corruption. We are smarter this time. No more Clintons. I am willing to give Obama a chance! Thanks.

Posted by: Sch | Feb 3, 2008 1:39:41 PM

You guys, wise up! If you pay attention during the debates, you will experience a sense of security and confidence in Hillary that Obama can only dream of. She's got the facts nailed down, she's moderate, and she's human - we don't need an idol, we need someone, like her, who can instill confidence in our own potential. Obama talks a good talk, but try holding his feet to the fire, and you'll get bluster and obfuscation. Sorry nobama for us!

Posted by: Susan | Feb 3, 2008 1:41:59 PM

Oh...Uhhhhh...I get it Hillary...you and Bill get the carrots and the rest of the world gets the sticks. No shame in either of them.

Posted by: Marie | Feb 3, 2008 2:08:39 PM

Don't worry, I'm sure they'll make up for it after they give her the coronation, er... I mean, election. Big media always gets what it want's in the end.

Posted by: cba | Feb 3, 2008 2:51:14 PM

The Clinton's only excuse for the past 35 years: everything they say about us is innacurate, they hate us, they want to bring us down, if they would have some dignity they (BOTH) should step off this campaign and hand it in to Sen.Obama, he is changing this country already for good, and also the world!!!

Posted by: carmen | Feb 3, 2008 2:54:42 PM

is this the presidency or the throne, shall we expect Chelsea in 2016 and maybe Jeana Bush in 2024, wher is the crown I want to see it

Posted by: graniteguy | Feb 3, 2008 3:07:57 PM

Don't forget that Obama had nothing to do with the Clinton impeachment. They managed that one all on their own. The main reason George Bush was able to easily get into the White House was because of the impeachment of Bill. Be real, if you care about terrorism, this uranium deal with a guy who had no experience with it will rise again. She would have been better served to say she was unaware of it rather than try to speak about it. She twisted the issue into HIV/AIDS from Uranium (the stuff used to make nuclear weapons). We all will have to live with the aftermath of this shady deal (ie special interests) if they do get back in the White House and the wheels have already turned before she was even sworn in. Bill and Hillary (by acknowledgement) did this on their own using their own judgement. Bill himself said he was severing ties to avoid conflicts of interest only two weeks ago. The problem is a uranium mining deal appears to have succeeded with his influence and now it has been sold to another foreign party. For a substantial amount from which Bill benefited for a $32 million dollar contribution. Be very worried. This is not something you just sweep under the rug and shrug off.

Posted by: Will2008 | Feb 3, 2008 3:11:22 PM

The Clintons can get away with murder and democrats won't care. When the Clintons do something scandalous, the democrats rally around them and cry, "Vast Right Wing Conspiracy." Democrats enjoy how the Clitnons abuse their power. That's why they want to put them back in the White House again.

Posted by: TexBork | Feb 3, 2008 3:26:24 PM

We need a President who can focus on fixing our country's problems and not spend all their time trying to explain why they are "completely innocent" in one scandal after another. I've had enough of the Clintons. Let's move on.It's our country let's take it back.

Posted by: Janet | Feb 3, 2008 3:29:07 PM

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