George Soros | Live Interview With Fox News | 2006

Transcript

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Summary

In this interview, billionaire George Soros discusses his views on politics, the war on terror, and the current state of the economy. He addresses allegations that he is behind certain leaks and scandals, stating that it is a feeble attempt to divert attention. Soros also talks about his engagement in politics and domestic issues, his belief that the war on terror has done more harm than good, and his criticism of the Bush administration. He supports the idea of making peace with enemies and believes that the US should withdraw from Iraq. Soros expresses his concerns about the economy and the possibility of a recession. He also addresses criticisms of being a hypocrite for advocating for higher taxes while his own fund is registered in the Netherlands Antilles.

Questions & Answers

Q: What is George Soros's response to allegations that he is behind certain leaks and scandals?

Soros states that the implication that he had something to do with the scandal is laughable and a feeble attempt to divert attention. He believes that it is a tactic used by those who want to avoid taking responsibility for their actions.

Q: Does George Soros know about the activities of the Democratic groups and 527 plans he funds?

Soros admits that he is a busy man and may not necessarily know what every group he funds is up to. However, he states that he heard about the alleged activities for the first time when they appeared on television.

Q: What does George Soros mean when he says he wants to get disengaged from politics?

Soros clarifies that he is interested in policy rather than politics. He believes it is important to re-establish checks and balances and for the Democrats to capture at least one of the houses. However, he expresses concern about the current state of the country and the war on terror.

Q: Why did George Soros think it was important to get President Bush out of the White House in 2004?

Soros believed that getting President Bush out of the White House would be the single most important thing he could do to make the world a better place. He felt that the Bush administration's handling of the war on terror was a mistake and wanted to see a change in policy.

Q: What does George Soros believe is the mistake in the war on terror?

Soros believes that the war on terror, as implemented, has been counterproductive. He argues that while it was a natural response to the terrorist attacks, the way it was carried out has made the terrorist threat bigger and endangered the US's dominant position in the world.

Q: Was George Soros supportive of military incursions in the past?

Yes, in the early days, Soros was supportive of military incursions in Bosnia and other cases. He even lobbied for a more forceful position in the Clinton administration. However, he believes that the way the war on terror has been waged since 9/11 has done more harm than good.

Q: Does George Soros believe that the war on terror has led to the torture, humiliation, and killing of innocent people?

Soros argues that if the US engages in actions such as torture, humiliation, and killing of innocent people, it puts itself on the same level as the terrorists. He believes that the US should go out of its way to avoid doing the same things that terrorists do.

Q: Does George Soros have anything positive to say about President George W. Bush?

Soros states that he does not hate President Bush and that it is a misunderstanding. While he disagrees with his policies, he does acknowledge that the economy was doing well under Bush and that he sponsored a good immigration bill.

Q: Does George Soros think the economy is in good shape?

Soros expresses concerns about a slowdown and the possibility of a recession. However, he also acknowledges that the Federal Reserve is handling the situation well by not raising interest rates too muc