State Department spokesperson and perennial question dodger Jen Psaki was caught admitting that her prepared 'line' on Egypt was "ridiculous" after a press briefing Monday.
After Associated Press reporter Matt Lee pressed her to comment on Egypt's decision to clear former President Hosni Mubarak of murder, Psaki gave one of her typical non-answers read straight from the page:
"Generally, we continue to believe that upholding impartial standards of accountability will advance the political consensus on which Egypt’s long-term stability and economic growth depends," Psaki said.
Lee was astonished at the response, and took the opportunity to point out that the answer was meaningless.
"Wow, I don't understand that at all," Lee said. "What you said says nothing. It’s like saying, 'We support the right of people to breathe.'"
Psaki declined to give any further comment to reporters during the briefing. However, as the lights dimmed, Psaki was exasperated and told Lee how she really felt, not realizing her microphone was still on.
"That Egypt line is ridiculous," Psaki said.
Lee can be heard laughing loudly right before the audio feed is cut off.