I had the radio on driving home tonight and heard a brief news account of Mrs. Clinton's confirmation testimony.

Apparently she assured members of the committee that there would be no conflict with her husband's fundraising with foreign governments while she serves as Secretary of State because she is going to have the State Department review all such donations.

Excuse me?

Talk about an idea that requires a willing suspension of disbelief. There won't be any conflict because she is going to have her staff review the donations? Doesn't that sort of create another whole level of conflict of interest?

Since as Secretary of State, the departments actions are essentially hers - it's a "buck stops here" thing. This means her assurance amounts to "I'll review them and make sure there's no conflict. Trust me."

I don't think so.

Posted by: Stephen Macklin at 05:56 PM | No Comments | Add Comment