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Hillary Clinton: “Well, I take offense at it. I think it's offensive and outrageous, and I'm going to express my opinion. Others can…”

On the recordApril 29, 2008
Well, I take offense at it. I think it's offensive and outrageous, and I'm going to express my opinion. Others can express theirs, but you know, it is part of, you know, just an atmosphere that we're in today, where all kinds of things are being said.
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Hillary Clinton
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Hillary Clinton expresses her offense at Reverend Wright's comments and emphasizes the need for voters to decide what they believe.

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