I felt like we were rushing into this. But, because of my position and my affection for the president and my belief and trust in he and his advisers, I gave them the benefit of the doubt. And, looking back on it and reflecting on it now, I don't think I should have.
McClellan reflects on his doubts about the Iraq war and acknowledges he should have questioned the administration more.
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This is a White House that doesn't like to look back. The president doesn't like to spend time reflecting.
If the president is committed to embracing a high level of openness and honesty, then we can move Washington beyond this partisan warfare that has been so destructive.
I think he believes that. He's convinced himself to believe that, but I don't think it's true.
You have a lot of good people that come there for the right reasons, to make a difference, but they get caught up in this permanent campaign culture, where it's all about manipulating the narrative to their advantage.