Anger and resentment Quote by Hillary Rodham Clinton
““We can’t understand what happened in 2016 without confronting the audacious information warfare waged from the Kremlin, the unprecedented intervention in our election by the director of the FBI, a political press that told voters that my emails were the most important story, and deep currents of anger and resentment flowing through our culture. I know some people don’t want to hear about these things, especially from me. But we have to get this right. The lessons we draw from 2016 could help determine whether we can heal our democracy and protect it in the future, and whether we as citizens can begin to bridge our divides. I want my grandchildren and all future generations to know what really happened. We have a responsibility to history—and to a concerned world—to set the record straight. I also share with you the painful days that followed the election. A lot of people have asked me, “How did you even get out of bed?” Reading the news every morning was like ripping off a scab. Each new revelation and outrage made it worse. It has been maddening to watch our country’s standing in the world plummet and to see Americans live in fear that their health care might be taken away so that the superrich can get a tax cut.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: 2016 Election Reflection, Hillary Clinton, 2023
The 2016 election was shaped by foreign interference, media bias, and deep societal anger; understanding these factors is crucial for healing democracy and bridging divides.
In simple terms: 2016 was affected by foreign meddling, media, and anger; learning from it can help fix democracy.
Learn from past to protect future democracy.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- election analysis
- civic education
- policy reform
- media literacy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can citizens take to bridge political divides?
- How can media improve to avoid bias?
Complex causes make simple solutions insufficient.