see the exact statement in it's context here:
http://www.sethf.com/gore/
As you will see, there is of course more to the story than the soundbite. While many scoff at the statement when taken out of it's context, it is interesting to note that Robert Kahn and Vinton Cerf give him a lot of credit for his early support. If you do not know who they are, then you are not qualified to comment on the subject. See their POV here:
http://www.interesting-people.org/archives/interesting-people/200009/msg00052.html
...or you can just perpetuate the tired rhetoric. It's a lot more fun than than facts, for sheep at least.