Barack Obama actually said...

There's been a tendency on the part of this administration to try to hide behind executive privilege every time there's something a little shaky that's taking place. And I think, you know, the administration would be best served by coming clean on this.

Context

Obama's past comments on executive privilege and transparency during his campaign.

12/02/2009

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