"I don't own the words that come out of my mouth. Someone else does."

[cherokeeprogressive]

Plan on reading some version of that within the next 72 hours.

[Cheese Sandwich]

1. I wish she would say that

Such honesty would be refreshing

[cherokeeprogressive]

2. And the irony, in the face of calls for transcripts of her speeches, would be tres delish.

[NanceGreggs]

3. If you are referring to HRC's GS transcripts ...

... (which I assume you are), it has nothing to do with who owns the words spoken; it has to do with who owns the transcription of those words.

I now understand that Hillary owns the transcripts as per her speaking engagement contracts.

And she has the right to tell anyone who wants access to those transcripts to go pound sand. And I hope she finds the "polite words" to convey that message.

[cherokeeprogressive]

4. She'll use the "intellectual property" excuse. Someone paid for those words, and therefore own them.

[NanceGreggs]

7. No one "owns those words".

Someone DOES own the transcript wherein those words were recorded.

That "someone" in this case is Hillary.

And that someone is under no obligation to release the transcript that recorded those words to you, or anyone else.

[JDPriestly]

10. She probably did not say anything embarrassing or even interesting.

I think she should provide the transcripts or videos of her speeches, but I don't think there will be any problem with them.

People give nice speeches at the kinds of events at which she spoke. I would be very surprised if the speeches give rise to any controversy of any kind whatsoever.

All of the candidates should make their speeches in say the past 12 years, available to the public. I'd love to see the transcripts of the speeches of the Republicans. Now there might be some really disgusting, shocking stuff in those.

[R. Daneel Olivaw]

11. That'll be her 47% Romney moment.

Go for it, Abuella.

[grasswire]

6. I hope she does, too.

But the consequences of that action may very well not help her at all.

[NanceGreggs]

9. Well, ya see ...

... the only reason BSers are desperate to see those transcripts is because they're hoping they can find something that will be the downfall of HRC's campaign.

And the reason they are desperate to find something that will be the downfall of HRC's campaign is because that's the ONLY way Bernie has a shot at the nomination.

He can't win it on his own merits. Unless Hillary is "taken down" by something catastrophic, BS doesn't stand a chance.

[R. Daneel Olivaw]

13. That's the problem with sucking the teet of Wall Street.

Abuella can do what she likes and keep the transcript secret, but if she keeps them hidden from view it raises the concern that she can't be trusted.

[catnhatnh]

15. Ah Nance-Ack Bassward again!

What we expect to find is absolute pedestrian drivel. That's what we want EVERYBODY to see-that she has accepted millions of dollars for NOTHING of value. And then we will let everyone draw their own conclusions...

[Doctor_J]

12. of course she's not obligated to share.

But as usual with her, refusing to share them raises the live possibility that something in there is damning. It also indicates that that's how she will behave as president. Channeling Nixon is not a good idea

[grasswire]

5. actually.....

....someone posted here part of her standard agreement for speeches, and it specifies that no transcript or video of any event may be kept other than her own, and that she has the rights thereof.

So she's got it all locked up, unless there was a bartender who left his phone on.

[BainsBane]

8. There is a speech available for you to view

Watch away. http://www.democraticunderground.com/12511154975

[SwampG8r]

14. Not a goldman sachs speech its to cgi

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