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Have not the Pentagon papers proved that even Presidents of America were misled?
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This rhetorical question points to the Pentagon papers as evidence that even American presidents could be given misleading information. It challenges the belief that holding the highest office guarantees a clear or truthful account of events. The wording suggests that powerful leaders may also depend on information shaped by others.
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- UK Parliament, Hansard
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- Official Statement
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