On a couple of occasions in the last weeks, I just said some things that weren't in keeping with what I knew to be the case and what I had written about in my book. And you know, I'm embarrassed by it. I'm very sorry I said it. I have said that, you know, it just didn't jive with what I had written about and knew to be the truth.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Clinton admits embarrassment over statements that contradicted her known facts or written work.
- In plain terms
- She apologized for saying things that did not match the truth.
- What can you take from it?
- Acknowledge and apologize when your words conflict with known facts.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How often do experts miss facts?
- What makes apology sincere?
Another view
Admitting error does not always restore credibility immediately.
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