The Lie:
That Hillary Clinton risked her life flying into the Bosnian war zone, where her helicopter had to literally swerve violently out of the way of missiles and perform a "corkscrew landing" so she could negotiate with the Bosnian government and single handedly stop the genocide.
The Quote:
(from the Washington Times, 12/29): And in a direct jab back at Obama, she recalled visiting Bosnia on a plane that made a tight corkscrew landing to avoid potential attacks. "Somebody said there might be sniper fire," she said, adding tartly, "I don't remember anyone offering me tea on the tarmac."
this includes the ridiculous quote from Hillary that the White House policy was: “If it's too dangerous, too small, and too poor, send the first lady.”
The Vetting:
First - The war ended three months before she landed. The Dayton Accords were signed on December 14, 1995. She landed in March of 1996.
Second - She was accompanied on the trip by her daughter, who was 16 at the time (and who, I suppose, also has also crossed the commander-in-chief threshold now), as well as Sheryl Crow and Sinbad. They also brought "a big screen TV and candy bars, designed to boost the troops’ morale", according to factcheck.org
Third - None of the other people in the helicopter have ever mentioned any harrowing near death experience (Sinbad actively called her on it).
Fourth - As per the NY Times in 1996, it was part of a goodwill tour, which most people would say is not relevant experience.
Fifth - She may, actually, have been offered tea on the tarmac, although she probably had her beverage of choice already waiting for her. The truth is, this part of the statement might be true.
Update!!
It's about time that the media has started to pick up on this. Check here out for video of Hillary's Bosnia landing and how big a lie she telling now (though, if getting shot at is relevant experience, 50 cent in 2008.)
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