Barack Obama Falsely Claims That Hillary Controls Release Of White House Records [View All]

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In an interview with Newsweek, Barack Obama claimed that Hillary has the power to order the release of documents relating to her White House years:

When she suggested somehow she didn't have control over whether or not these papers were being released what we're talking about here is her husband's presidential library. And when she is making a suggestion that part of the experience that she brings to this office is her experience as First Lady, people have a right to ask some tough questions. She can release these papers.

This is false. The archives controls the records and their release. Don't take our word for it, here's the law:

§ 2202. Ownership of Presidential records The United States shall reserve and retain complete ownership, possession, and control of Presidential records; and such records shall be administered in accordance with the provisions of this chapter." "2203(f)(1) Upon the conclusion of a President's term of office, or if a President serves consecutive terms upon the conclusion of the last term, the Archivist of the United States shall assume responsibility for the custody, control, and preservation of, and access to, the Presidential records of that President. . . ."

Before they are released, the archives needs to review every page. Neither President Clinton nor Hillary has ever prevented a release of a single record. For more facts, check out Bruce Lindsey's memo.