Clinton calls private email a 'mistake,' says she's 'sorry'

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton speaks at a town hall meeting, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015, in North Las Vegas, Nev.
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton speaks at a town hall meeting, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015, in North Las Vegas, Nev.

WASHINGTON — Hillary Rodham Clinton says her use of a private email account was a "mistake," adding that she is "sorry" and takes responsibility for the decision.

Clinton offers the apology in an interview with ABC News on Tuesday after declining to do so previously. On Friday, she didn't apologize for using a private email system when asked directly by NBC News.

In an interview with The Associated Press on Monday, she said an apology wasn't necessary because what she did was "allowed" by the State Department.

The Democratic presidential candidate told ABC News her email setup "was a mistake. I'm sorry about that. I take responsibility, and I'm trying to be as transparent as I possibly can."

Read Wednesday's Arkansas Democrat-Gazette for full details.

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