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It's an example of a qualifying statementqualifying statement.
This site notes that, by far, "I'm not a racist, but" is the most common example people think of when they think of a qualifier.
It's an example of a qualifying statement.
This site notes that, by far, "I'm not a racist, but" is the most common example people think of when they think of a "qualifierqualifier."
This site notes that, by far, "I'm not a racist, but" is the most common example people think of when they think of a "qualifier."
People who are trained to spot liars note that, when people lie, they preface their lie with a qualifying statement.