Extraneous Influences
Brian Pedersen
3-13-2000
5th Period
Berger Saw No 'Extraneous Influences' On Foreign Policy
Summary
National Security Advisor Sandy Berger testified today that he saw no evidence of "extraneous influences" on the Clinton Administration's foreign policy, despite visits to the White House by some questionable characters with overseas interests.
Berger, in testimony before the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee, said there was no clear policy last year for screening overseas visitors who wanted time with President
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system functions best when there is vetting," he said.
Important People
Sen. Fred Thompson The committee's chairman
Sen. Max Cleland Key proponent in investigation
Importance/Opinion
I agree there are many influences on the vast body of political individuals that affect foreign policy. Personal gain and race not being the least. This investigation is one that probes whether or not extreme influences are affect foreign policy makers decisions. This is an important attempt to keep
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