Quote by Seymour Hersh

It doesn't matter that Bush scares the hell out of me. What matters is that he scares the hell out of a lot of very important people in Washington who can't speak out, in the military, in the intelligence community.

It doesn't matter that Bush scares the hell out of me. What

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker's personal feelings about former President Bush are not as important as the fact that he frightens influential individuals in Washington. It implies that key figures in the military and intelligence community feel silenced or unable to openly express their concerns about Bush. This highlights the potential impact of the president's actions or policies on powerful institutions, emphasizing the significance of the fear that he instills in influential circles.

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By Seymour Hersh

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