On April 17, 1973, Ron Ziegler, President Nixon's press secretary, was caught in a lie during a press conference. In his attempt to extract himself from an embarrassing situation, Ziegler said the most recent statement was the "operative statement"; the previous one was now "inoperative." This is a classic example of:.
a) euphemism.
b) colloquialism.
c) cliche.
d) double speak.

Doublespeak

Explanation:

An operative statement is a statement related to the loss and profit of the income statement. It is also called a financial statement that is used by all companies. This statement is generally calculated by the end of any month or at the end of the year.  

This is the statement that is related to the companies revenue and the expanses of the companies These procedures calculate the net profit of the companies. The inoperative statement is opposite to the operative statement.  

Thus in the above statement, Ziegler said the most recent statement that is operative and after that, he gave an inoperative statement.

answer; proximity;