Quote by Christopher Hitchens
Mr. Blumenthal stated that Monica Lewinsky had been a 'stalker' and that the president was 'the victim' of a predatory and unstable sexually demanding young woman, ... Referring to Ms. Lewinsky, Mr. Blumenthal used the word 'stalker' several times.
Summary
In this quote, the speaker, Mr. Blumenthal, uses the term "stalker" multiple times to describe Monica Lewinsky and portrays President Clinton as a victim of her alleged predatory behavior. This suggests that Mr. Blumenthal is attempting to shift blame onto Lewinsky and downplay Clinton's role in their relationship. By labeling Lewinsky as a stalker, he implies that she manipulatively pursued Clinton, thereby painting her in a negative light. This statement reflects a attempts to reinterpret the dynamics of the Clinton-Lewinsky affair and may also reflect political motivations or personal biases.