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“I remember my mom saying to me that what your friends do is one thing, but what you do could be on the front page of the paper.”

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Scott McClellan
Scott McClellan

Scott McClellan, born February 14, 1968, served as White House Press Secretary from 2003 to 2006 under President George W. Bush. He was one of the youngest press secretaries in history, managing daily press briefings and serving as the primary administration spokesperson during Bush's second term. After leaving the White House, he authored the controversial memoir "What Happened: Inside the Bush White House" in 2008, which offered critical insights into the Bush administration's decision-making processes, particularly regarding the Iraq War. The book sparked significant debate and drew criticism from former colleagues. more

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