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Hillary Clinton: "I've Always Tried To Tell The Truth To The American People"; The American People Disagree

Below is a notable exchange between the person who may be America's next president and CBS' Scott Pelley:

Key excerpt:

PELLEY: You know, in '76, Jimmy Carter famously said, "I will not lie to you."

 

CLINTON: Well, I have to tell you I have tried in every way I know how literally from my years as a young lawyer all the way through my time as secretary of state to level with the American people.

 

PELLEY: You talk about leveling with the American people. Have you always told the truth?

 

CLINTON: I've always tried to. Always. Always.

 

PELLEY: Some people are gonna call that wiggle room that you just gave yourself.

 

CLINTON: Well, no, I've always tried --

 

PELLEY: I mean, Jimmy Carter said, "I will never lie to you."

 

CLINTON: Well, but, you know, you're asking me to say, "Have I ever?" I don't believe I ever have. I don't believe I ever have. I don't believe I ever will. I'm gonna do the best I can to level with the American people.

She tried and succeded here:

 

She tried and failed with everyone else: