Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) blasted Russian leaders Sunday morning, calling them a “government of liars.”
“The Russians have basically violated every major treaty they’ve ever entered into. We’ve seen how they’ve basically lied. Let’s call it what it is. They are lying and this government is a government of liars, the Russian government,” Rubio said on NBC’s “Meet the Press.”
“You’re dealing with a government that lies as a matter of course and it’s very difficult to enter an understanding with them on anything when they’re willing to lie and cover things up in this way,” Rubio continued.
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While I am not disagreeing with Sen. Rubio’s assessment of the Russian government, I would make the case that our government’s deceit is even worse. Of course, I do not know many people who would classify Russia as being honest even before Ukraine. Maybe the pResident, when he said he would be more flexible with Russia after he was reelected.
How many examples have we seen where our “leaders” lie under oath to Congress? I do not need to make a list outlining our government’s transgressions against the people in the United States.
I would rather deal with an opponent where you know they are not trustworthy than listen to a “friend” who is lying to your face. Both are found out but the repercussions in the latter case usually are most severe. Think Eric Holder, Hillary Clinton and James Clapper.
David DeGerolamo
