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| Hillary Clinton Interviewed by Charlie Rose on CBS |
The Charlie Rose interview with Hillary Clinton focused primarily on Clinton's handling of emails, classified and otherwise, including the testimony of FBI Director James Comey before the U.S. House of Representatives concerning his investigation into Clinton's handling of emails.
Rose asked Clinton if Director Comey had characterized her handling of emails as "sloppy." Clinton said he did not. CBS later showed excerpts from Comey's testimony that contradicted Clinton. Below is an excerpt from CBS rendering of the Rose-Clinton interview:
"Let me go to what he said. He said, 'careless,'" Rose pointed out.
"Well, I would hope that you, like many others, would also look at what he said when he testified before Congress. Because when he did, he clarified much of what he had said in his press conference," Clinton said. "And I appreciated that."
"But he said it was sloppy," Rose said.
"No, he did not," Clinton said.
"Correct me if I'm wrong. ... Someone said, 'What's the definition of careless?' And he said, 'Real sloppiness,'" Rose said.
"Well, let me say this: There were three at-- probably at least 300 people on those emails, the vast majority of whom are experienced professionals in handling sensitive material. ... And I have no reason to have second-guessed their decision to send or forward me information," Clinton said. "Do I wish I hadn't done it? Of course. Was it a mistake? Yes."
"Was it wrong?" Rose asked.
"Well, it was wrong because -- look at what it has generated," Clinton said.
"But was it careless?" Rose asked.
"Well, I think you would have to say 300 people who communicated with me on email are among the most careful people I've ever had the privilege of working with," Clinton said.
"Do you think it contributed and became a controversy because it fed trust issues?" Rose asked.
"Well, I'm sure it didn't help. Yes, I am sure it didn't help," Clinton said. "But I'll tell you this, I am the last person you will ever have to worry about, ever -- not being 100 percent as specific and precise as I can be so that nobody ever raises any questions like that ever again."
"Well, it was wrong because -- look at what it has generated," Clinton said.
"But was it careless?" Rose asked.
"Well, I think you would have to say 300 people who communicated with me on email are among the most careful people I've ever had the privilege of working with," Clinton said.
"Do you think it contributed and became a controversy because it fed trust issues?" Rose asked.
"Well, I'm sure it didn't help. Yes, I am sure it didn't help," Clinton said. "But I'll tell you this, I am the last person you will ever have to worry about, ever -- not being 100 percent as specific and precise as I can be so that nobody ever raises any questions like that ever again."
"I promise that when elected I will be far more clever as to never be caught lying again."
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