In America; Suspension of Belief
By BOB HERBERT
Published: January 25, 1998
Let's see. Monica Lewinsky wasn't a particularly talented intern. And she was perceived as a nuisance at the White House, lurking in this room and that, hanging out, always hoping to spend a moment or two in the presence of the President. She was a kid, and not a particularly bright one.
Now we learn that the President's main man, Vernon Jordan, was dispatched to find this undistinguished person a job. He lined up interviews for her at American Express, Young & Rubicam and Revlon. And when it became clear that Ms. Lewinsky needed a lawyer, Mr. Jordan knew just the guy. We're also told that the President exchanged gifts with Ms. Lewinsky and left personal messages on her phone machine.