An Inclusive Litany

1/28/93

Dan Rather, in an exchange on the "Arsenio Hall Show," January 28, 1993:
Dan Rather:
Some days I say "Why is he [Clinton] doing that?" or "Gosh, can he do it a little better?" But it may be time to, sort of as you say, chill. We know when it comes to politics and governing, whatever you think of this President, whether you voted for him or not, he can hang—which is to say he can do it..."

Arsenio Hall:
See! See! Dan is deep, ain't he? Dan in the Hood!... I thank you for being here. You're a special guy. And I hope whatever you have is contagious.

[Ed.: Is it ever! In another interview, Arsenio asked actor Robert Duvall whether some people might consider Joseph Stalin, whom he portrayed in a television role, a hero. That's right, Stalin, a hero. No kidding.]