Many LGF readers were very upset at Condoleezza Rice’s statement, reported by the New York Times after the Gaza pullout, that “It cannot be Gaza only.”

Well, it’s time to take another look at this issue—because, as Rick Richman details, after reading the actual transcript of the interview given by Dr. Rice, the New York Times fabricated this quote: Condoleezza Rice and The New York Times.

UPDATE at 8/26/05 4:04:25 pm:

Omri Ceren has an extended rebuttal to Rick Richman’s post, arguing that while this particular comment may have been taken out of context, Secretary Rice really did communicate the “Gaza is not enough” message—and explicitly refused to hold Palestinians to their obligations under the “road trap:” Condi NYT Quote Fabricated? Not So Fast.

UPDATE at 8/26/05 5:20:19 pm:

Neo-Neocon also weighs in on this story: Okay, NY Times, so what have you got to say about this?