And to SuSY, the problem with reading most newspapers is that they are slanted. And then people spout what they read as if it's the truth. See above. It's all in Clarke's words. No spin needed.

Spin is what Clarke said regarding his prior statements to the press about Bush in 02. If he was trying to put a positive "spin" for the WH, you don't go into specifics like "there was no plan with the prior Administration".