August 17, 2016, 08:55 am
Kaine: Clinton apologizes for mistakes, unlike Trump
By Harper Neidig
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) says his running mate Hillary Clinton is willing to admit and learn from her mistakes unlike opponent Donald Trump.
During an interview with NBC’s “Today” on Wednesday, Kaine was asked about statements Clinton made that critics say mischaracterized FBI Director James Comey's conclusions about the probe into her email server.
“Here’s what I’ve heard her say,” Kaine said. “I’ve heard her say, ‘I’ve made a mistake and I’ve learned something from it and I wouldn’t do it again and I apologized.’"
Kaine said GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump doesn't have those traits.
“When has Donald Trump, during the course this campaign or of his life, said ‘I made a mistake and I’m better and I’m gonna learn from it and grow from it?’ ”
Clinton sparked controversy earlier this month when she said the FBI concluded she had been truthful about her use of a private email server while secretary of State.
Comey has said Clinton was truthful with the agency when they interviewed her about the matter, but has refused to say if he believes she ever misled the public.
Clinton later said she "short-circuited" in her remarks and only meant to say that the FBI called her interview truthful.
Kaine's remarks also come as Republicans push the Justice Department to look into whether Clinton ever committed perjury before Congress.
http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/291688-kaine-clinton-willing-to-apologize-for-mistakes-unlike
