Clinton addresses email controversy, questions about transparency remain

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Mar 11, 2015

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Clinton addresses email controversy, questions about transparency remain

Hillary Clinton defended her use of a personal email address while she was secretary of state, but also admitted that it was a mistake.

NEW YORK - MARCH 10: Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speaks to the media after keynoting a Women's Empowerment Event at the United Nations March 10, 2015 in New York City. Clinton answered questions about recent allegations of an improperly used email account during her tenure as secretary of state. (Photo by Yana Paskova/Getty Images)

Hillary Clinton defended her use of a personal email address while she was secretary of state, but also admitted that it was a mistake.

Hillary Clinton spoke publicly yesterday for the first time about the controversy over her use of a personal email address while she was secretary of state. She defended her exclusive use of a private email account and email server for government business, but also conceded that it was a mistake.

Bill Allison, Senior Fellow with The Sunlight Foundation, joined Take Two to talk about the questions the controversy has raised about government transparency and accountability.