“I remember in 2000, when President Clinton came to Cartagena just before Plan Colombia started, the country was on the verge of becoming a failed state. Today, we are one of the most solid democracies, where institutions are working, where the scandals such as false positives have come to light because of those functioning institutions.” CountryStatesLightTodayRememberPresidentDemocracyPlansBecomingInstitutionsClintonScandalVergeColombiaPresident Clinton Author:Juan Manuel Santos
“I have my disagreements with President Obama, but President Obama has run an amazingly scandal-free administration, not only he himself, but the people around him. He's chosen people who have been pretty scandal-free.” PeopleHas BeensRunningPresidentChosenAdministrationPresident ObamaScandalDisagreement Author:Mark Shields
“Even the White House is weighing in on the deflate-gate scandal. Yesterday they encouraged Tom Brady to 'be mindful of the way he serves as a role model.' And then President Obama stuffed out his cigarette and went golfing at noon on a weekday.” WayHousePresidentWhiteRolesModelsYesterdayGatesWhite HouseRole ModelsPresident ObamaTomsCigaretteScandalNoonGolfingWeighingBradyWeekdays Author:Jimmy Fallon
“In 1960 Americans chose John F. Kennedy because they were ready for change. They were ready for new and better ideas. After six years of scandals and failed policies under the Reagan Administration, Americans are again ready for change and stronger leadership. I love my country. That is why I am seeking the Democratic nomination for president.” YearsIdeasCountryPresidentPolicyReadySixStrongerDemocraticSeekingAdministrationScandal1960sNominationsReady For Change Author:Mario Cuomo
“The corporate scandals are getting bigger and bigger. In a speech on Wall Street, President Bush spoke out on corporate responsibility, and he warned executives not to cook the books. Afterwards, Martha Stewart said the correct term was to saute the books.” SaidBookPresidentTermResponsibilityStreetsWallSpeechBiggerCooksCorporateSpokesExecutivesScandalPresident BushCorporate Responsibility Author:Conan O'Brien
“The prison scandal is really hurting President Bush's poll numbers. In fact, I hear he's already working on his concession smirk.” FactsPresidentHurtNumbersPrisonScandalPollsPresident BushConcessionsSmirk Author:Craig Kilborn
“Remember how he handled the Iran-contra Never Ending Scandal from Hell? He went on national television, the President of the United States, and said it wasn't his fault, because he was not aware, at the time, of what his foreign policy was.” SaidStatesFunnyRememberPresidentUnitedUnited StatesHellPolicyTelevisionFaultsIranForeign PolicyScandalNever EndingReaganomicsIran Contra Book:Dave Barry Turns Forty Source: Dave Barry Turns Forty
“In 30 years of public service, I have had no scandals. I have high ethical standards. I am most proud of my judgement, that kind of judgement is what we want in a president going forward. I want to be a peacemaker.” WantYearsKindPresidentProudStandardsJudgementEthicalScandalPublic ServicePeacemakerEthical Standards Author:Bernie Sanders