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“What I did was permitted. My emails went to state.gov accounts. I did what I did, and I've said that it was a mistake. I've tried to do the best I could to get that information out to people.” quote by Hillary Clinton
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“What I did was permitted. My emails went to state.gov accounts. I did what I did, and I've said that it was a mistake. I've tried to do the best I could to get that information out to people.”

Hillary Clinton

About This Quote

Source Speech: Press conference, 2016, United States

She acknowledges a mistake in handling emails, emphasizing intent to inform the public despite procedural errors.

In simple terms: Admitted error, tried to share info.

Key Takeaway

Own transparency, improve processes.

Themes

accountability communication politics

Mood

defensive reflective

Type

apology political

When to use this quote

  • government communications
  • media scrutiny
  • public trust
  • legal investigations

Key Concepts

public relations information ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can transparency be ensured in government?
  • What safeguards prevent similar errors?
A Different Perspective

The admission may not fully address underlying systemic issues.

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