Political Quotes

Hillary Clinton: “I didn't think this would be that big of deal.”

Editor's note · Context

Hillary Clinton reflects on her decision to keep her pneumonia diagnosis private, suggesting she underestimated its potential impact on her campaign.

Share

More from Hillary Clinton

Oct 8, 2026

Peggy Flanagan has spent her career fighting for children and families, from the Children’s Defense Fund to the Lieutenant Governor’s office, and she’s delivered for them.

huffpost.com
Jul 2, 2026

They can’t win a fair fight, which is why Trump is so obsessed with stealing voter rolls and purging voters and making up ridiculous claims about people not eligible as citizens for voting.

huffpost.com
Oct 13, 2026

I do find it a little bit ironic to say the least that all of the lines going back in history about women being too emotional to do this, do that, I mean, look at these people, honestly.

huffpost.com
Oct 8, 2026

Donald Trump has made it harder for families to afford childcare, groceries, and health care for their kids. His tariffs and war in Iran are driving up prices, and his budget ripped health care and food assistance away from children so…

huffpost.com

Other voices in this conversation