I definitely shouldn’t have stymied every single Freedom of Information Act request pertaining to my e-mails, thus rendering this sunshine-in-government measure completely inoperative. What was I thinking?

I never should’ve said “I went above and beyond what was expected.” If I’d been more careful with my words, I might’ve said I defied every reasonable expectation.

I didn’t turn any of my official records over to the State Department as required when I stepped down as secretary of state, and didn’t make any gesture toward complying with the rules until my secret e-mail was exposed. Then, I deleted half my e-mails — as permanently as I could manage. All on me. I humbly beg your pardon.
And I know I’ve said I “want the public to see my e-mail.”

I sincerely regret my lack of sincerity.