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Gonzales admits testimony 'confusing'

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Attorney General Alberto Gonzales conceded Wednesday he used confusing language when describing national security efforts during recent Senate testimony, seeking to set the record straight about the government's terror surveillance program and clear questions about his credibility.

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Confusing is about the mildest thing it could be termed.

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    Reply#1 - Thu Aug 2, 2007 9:34 AM EDT
    {"commentId":928703,"authorDomain":"sbutki"}

    "Confusing" is the new "I lied"

    Gotta keep up with all these language changes.

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      Reply#2 - Tue Aug 7, 2007 11:56 AM EDT
      {"commentId":928725,"authorDomain":"schnoo"}

      I have no recollection that I was not confused.

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        #2.1 - Tue Aug 7, 2007 11:59 AM EDT
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        {"commentId":928748,"authorDomain":"deatienza"}
        Attorney General Alberto Gonzales conceded Wednesday he used confusing language when describing national security efforts during recent Senate testimony

        "You see, if I had used plain language it would be ridiculously clear that I lied."

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          Reply#3 - Tue Aug 7, 2007 12:06 PM EDT
          {"commentId":928820,"authorDomain":"schnoo"}

          If I weren't a lawyer and a sworn officer of the land, I might be tempted to paint a less confusing picture of the events leading up to my prior confusing statements, of which I have no recollection.

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            Reply#4 - Tue Aug 7, 2007 12:22 PM EDT
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