Hillary Clinton Claim 1: During
the 2008 Presidential campaign, Clinton claimed she landed in Bosnia “under
sniper fire” during the 1990s.
The Facts: Videos uncovered of
then-First Lady Clinton’s arrival in Bosnia showed “a
calm scene without any obvious danger”.
Hillary Clinton Claim 2: In
an interview, Clinton stated that she “came out of the White House not only dead
broke, but in debt”.
The Facts: PolitiFact rated
Hillary Clinton’s claim “Mostly
False” that she was “dead broke” when she left the White House.
Hillary Clinton Claim 3:
Secretary Clinton claimed her e-mail server set up was in “accordance
with the rules and the regulations in effect.”
The Facts: Federal Judge:
Hillary Clinton “violated
government policy” when she used a private server to store official State
Department messages.
Hillary Clinton Claim 4:
When talking about immigrant stories, Clinton asserted that “all
my grandparents… came over here.”
The Facts: PolitiFact
says it’s “very clear” that Clinton’s claim is “False.”
In truth, only one of Clinton’s grandparents immigrated to America.
Hillary Clinton Claim 5: Secretary
Clinton emphasized the famous Situation Room Bin Laden photo captured her reacting to the helicopter
crash.
The Facts: In actuality,
Secretary Clinton said “early
spring allergic coughs”, not the helicopter crash, are responsible for her
reaction in the photo.
Hillary Clinton Claim 6: Passing
DOMA was a “defensive
action” to prevent further action against same-sex marriage.
The Facts: Independent
observers say that “any fair historical analysis” shows DOMA to be “a
campaign tactic” by the Clintons.
Hillary Clinton Claim 7: Hillary
Clinton claims concern over the cost of college is the impetus for her college
affordability plan.
The Facts: While
Secretary Clinton claims she has a plan to lower college costs, her family has “received millions”
from universities across the country.
Hillary Clinton Claim 8: Hillary
Clinton’s campaign has said they will go carbon
neutral.
The Facts: Months after that
pledge there have been no
records that show Clinton moving to live up to this pledge, all the while
she continues to fly around in private
jets.
Hillary Clinton Claim 9: In
an interview, Hillary Clinton declared that the Veterans Affairs scandals are
not “as
widespread as it’s been made out to be”.
The Facts: Clinton’s
campaign was forced
to immediately walk back the statement.
Hillary Clinton Claim 10: In
response to questions about her tenure at State, Hillary Clinton claimed that
there was “a long list”
of her accomplishments.
The Facts: Given
multiple chances, Secretary Clinton has been unable to name a “marquee” or “proudest”
achievement from her four years as Secretary of State. Finally giving her something
in common with Iowa voters.
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