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In reply to the discussion: HuffPost: Clinton Foundation Donors Got Weapons Deals From Hillary Clinton's State Department [View all]antigop
(12,778 posts)69. For Hillary Clinton and Boeing, a beneficial relationship
http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/for-hillary-clinton-and-boeing-a-beneficial-relationship/2014/04/13/21fe84ec-bc09-11e3-96ae-f2c36d2b1245_story.html
On a trip to Moscow early in her tenure as secretary of state, Hillary Rodham Clinton played the role of international saleswoman, pressing Russian government officials to sign a multibillion-dollar deal to buy dozens of aircraft from Boeing.
A month later, Clinton was in China, where she jubilantly announced that the aerospace giant would be writing a generous check to help resuscitate floundering U.S. efforts to host a pavilion at the upcoming Worlds Fair.
Boeing, she said, has just agreed to double its contribution to $2 million.
Clinton did not point out that, to secure the donation, the State Department had set aside ethics guidelines that first prohibited solicitations of Boeing and then later permitted only a $1 million gift from the company. Boeing had been included on a list of firms to be avoided because of its frequent reliance on the government for help negotiating overseas business and concern that a donation could be seen as an attempt to curry favor with U.S. officials.
The November 2009 episode was an indicator of a mutually beneficial relationship between one of the worlds major corporations and a potential future president. Clinton functioned as a powerful ally for Boeings business interests at home and abroad, while Boeing has invested resources in causes beneficial to Clintons public and political image.
A month later, Clinton was in China, where she jubilantly announced that the aerospace giant would be writing a generous check to help resuscitate floundering U.S. efforts to host a pavilion at the upcoming Worlds Fair.
Boeing, she said, has just agreed to double its contribution to $2 million.
Clinton did not point out that, to secure the donation, the State Department had set aside ethics guidelines that first prohibited solicitations of Boeing and then later permitted only a $1 million gift from the company. Boeing had been included on a list of firms to be avoided because of its frequent reliance on the government for help negotiating overseas business and concern that a donation could be seen as an attempt to curry favor with U.S. officials.
The November 2009 episode was an indicator of a mutually beneficial relationship between one of the worlds major corporations and a potential future president. Clinton functioned as a powerful ally for Boeings business interests at home and abroad, while Boeing has invested resources in causes beneficial to Clintons public and political image.
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HuffPost: Clinton Foundation Donors Got Weapons Deals From Hillary Clinton's State Department [View all]
NYC_SKP
May 2015
OP
So, the argument by inference is that Clinton isn't influenced by pro-Israel donors and lobbyists.
geek tragedy
May 2015
#3
Do you think that President Obama was left in the dark about this decision?
geek tragedy
May 2015
#8
Clinton Foundation reported that it "violated its ethics agreement with the Obama administration"
NYC_SKP
May 2015
#9
No, Reagan did it for ideological reasons, not to raise funds for himself, his family, or foundation
NYC_SKP
May 2015
#63
I agree and we can do better with Sen Sanders. No quid pro quo to worry about. nm
rhett o rick
May 2015
#24
If this turns out to be even remotely true then the Republicans have their attack ads
BrotherIvan
May 2015
#12
Yup, it will be nonstop drama, this is why we need to bail NOW. OBTW, Bernie launches today.
NYC_SKP
May 2015
#13
Political Tactic? Get the "Dirt Out There Early" and it will DIE before Election Time?
KoKo
May 2015
#83
She could (and did) by not abiding by the disclosure agreement she had with the White House.
AtomicKitten
May 2015
#70
This is Amurika. EVERYONE gets weapons deals, whether they want them or not. n/t
Orsino
May 2015
#15
Yep. If this is considered corruption then all American politicians are beyond corrupt....more nothing.
Fred Sanders
May 2015
#36
Non-scandal. Again. How many now, I lost count. Republicans must be loving the divide, the conquer part comes later.
Fred Sanders
May 2015
#40
You could have posted word for word the same thing for each of the last 12 weeks of assorted "scandals".... and it would be as
Fred Sanders
May 2015
#44
This type of thing is the *reason* people support Sanders over Clinton in the first place
Fumesucker
May 2015
#45
Sanders may want to set one up, many poor folks around the world have been helped by Clinton
Fred Sanders
May 2015
#51
RW sites. Judicial Watch is pure Fox-like propaganda. Perhaps you have credible sources?
Fred Sanders
May 2015
#59
No. I read that part just after the speculation with no evidence began. Got evidence?
Fred Sanders
May 2015
#75
Chapter 3: "The Audacity of Something for Something." Continuing saga Hillary & Bill Clinton Show.
AtomicKitten
May 2015
#18
The difference in this case is the way that suddenly speaking fees were being paid to both Clintons,
NYC_SKP
May 2015
#23
...! "AutoPilot or Quid Pro Quo." And those are questions that need to be asked & answered..
KoKo
May 2015
#65
Aiding and abetting and in cahoots with the perpetrators/financiers of 9/11 with 3000 dead
ChisolmTrailDem
May 2015
#20
Name another US Secretary of State who has personally profited from the work they did in office.
NYC_SKP
May 2015
#35
White hat/black hat. Red camp, blue camp. Pick a camp and a hat, fling some crap? No thanks.
Fred Sanders
May 2015
#52
Are you in favor of "Forever War and Interventions" we Pay for with our Tax Dollars?
KoKo
May 2015
#67