Scott McClellan Quotes

[While not officially announcing a recess appointment yesterday, White House press secretary Scott McClellan left little doubt at his briefing that Bush would make such a move, noting that Bolton was needed to push through changes at the world body.] It's a critical time to be moving forward on this... The United Nations will be having their General Assembly meeting in September, and it's important that we get our permanent representative in place. - Scott McClellan

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[At the same briefing Thursday at which McClellan challenged Roberts, he lit into Hearst columnist Helen Thomas when she asked about Iraq. After Thomas, who has repeatedly criticized Bush over the war, disputed McClellan's answer by saying that] Iraq had nothing to do with 9/11... I'm sure you're opposed to the broader war on terrorism. - Scott McClellan

I have given it my all, sir, and I have given you my all sir, and I will continue to do so as we transition to a new press secretary. - Scott McClellan

[Bush extended an open invitation to Abbas to visit Washington] when he felt it was a good time to come... indicated he looked forward to coming back at some point. - Scott McClellan