March 20, 2008: A photo of Bill Clinton shaking hands with controversial minister Jeremiah Wright emerged. The Clinton campaign accused the Obama team for of releasing the image for political purposes. The photo was taken in 1998 when Reverend Wright was a guest at the White House for the "Religion Leaders Breakfast".
Fast Facts:
- Al Gore can be seen in photo
- Hillary Clinton attended the prayer breakfast
- A thank you note was sent to Wright for attending
- Occured around the time Kenneth Starr was to release results of Whitewater case
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- Reuters: Obama Preacher Met Bill Clinton at White House: Photo (March 21, 2008)
- The New York Times: Photograph of Bill Clinton and Rev. Wright Surfaces (March 20, 2008)
- "The wording of Mr. Clinton’s thank-you note to Mr. Wright, dated Oct. 28, 1998:
- Dear Pastor Wright:
- Thank you so much for your kind message.
- I am touched by your prayers and by the many expressions of encouragement and support I have received from friends across our country.
- You have my best wishes.
- Sincerely,
- Bill Clinton"
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