KAKISTOCRACY (noun) — Government by the worst, least qualified, or most unscrupulous people.
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108 quotes from Hillary Clinton
“Freedom means the right of people to assemble, organize, and debate openly.”
— Hillary Clinton
September 5, 1995
Fourth World Conference on Women
“There cannot be true democracy unless women's voices are heard.”
— Hillary Clinton
October 3, 1995
Public remarks on women's rights
“I'm not sitting here as some little woman standing by my man like Tammy Wynette.”
— Hillary Clinton
January 26, 1992   •   Clinton responding to questions concerning Bill Clinton's alleged infidelity.
60 Minutes
“Life is too short, time is too precious, and the stakes are too high to dwell on what might have been.”
— Hillary Clinton
June 7, 2008
Campaign concession speech
“I'm sorry about that.”
— Hillary Clinton
October 3, 2026   •   Clinton discussing her decision to use private email while Secretary of State.
Presidential campaign
“I know how to stand my ground.”
— Hillary Clinton
February 4, 2016
Democratic presidential debate
“Don't let anyone tell you that our country is weak.”
— Hillary Clinton
July 28, 2016
Democratic National Convention
“This is a new era for America.”
— Hillary Clinton
January 22, 2009   •   Clinton's first remarks to State Department employees as Secretary of State.
U.S. Department of State
“I know we have still not shattered that highest and hardest glass ceiling.”
— Hillary Clinton
November 9, 2016   •   Clinton's concession speech following Trump's 2016 election victory.
Concession speech
“Discrimination, violence, and inequality still loom large in many countries.”
— Hillary Clinton
October 11, 2012
U.S. Department of State
“Women must enjoy the right to participate fully in the social and political lives of their countries.”
— Hillary Clinton
September 5, 1995
Fourth World Conference on Women
“I'm not running because I'm a woman.”
— Hillary Clinton
October 3, 2026   •   Clinton discussing her presidential candidacy.
Campaign remarks
“Smart power requires reaching out to both friends and adversaries.”
— Hillary Clinton
October 3, 2026   •   Clinton discussing her foreign-policy philosophy.
U.S. Department of State
“A man you can bait with a tweet is not a man we can trust with nuclear weapons.”
— Hillary Clinton
July 28, 2016   •   Clinton criticizing Donald Trump's temperament.
Democratic National Convention
“Someday someone will, and hopefully sooner than we might think right now.”
— Hillary Clinton
November 9, 2016   •   Clinton discussing the prospect of a woman becoming U.S. president.
Concession speech
“I believe in transparency.”
— Hillary Clinton
January 1, 2013   •   Clinton discussing the Benghazi Accountability Review Board.
ABC News
“I know how to find common ground.”
— Hillary Clinton
February 4, 2016
Democratic presidential debate
“And I think that's a good thing.”
— Hillary Clinton
September 26, 2016   •   Clinton continuing her response about preparing for the presidency.
Presidential debate
“I accept your nomination for President of the United States.”
— Hillary Clinton
July 28, 2016
Democratic National Convention