It reprised many of the arguments Mrs. Clinton has made throughout the 14-month drama over her use of a personal email and server. Wednesday’s statement from the campaign does not repeat an assertion Mrs. Clinton has made before: that her arrangement, while unwise, was permitted. More than once, State Department officials proposed setting up an official email address for Mrs. Clinton — in part so she could use two BlackBerrys. It is equally clear, however, that senior department officials were sensitive about people raising red flags about it. Secretary of State John Kerry said he occasionally used personal email, mostly to reply to people who emailed him on his personal account.

Source: New York Times May 25, 2016 19:18 UTC