Democrats Release Messages That Show Powell Advising Clinton on Emails

House Democrats released on Thursday an email exchange between former secretaries of state Hillary Clinton and Colin Powell in which he advised the Democratic presidential nominee on the use of personal email.
Democrats Release Messages That Show Powell Advising Clinton on Emails
Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell (R) with Hillary Clinton on Dec. 7, 2009 in Washington, DC. Win McNamee/Getty Images
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House Democrats on Thursday released an email exchange between former secretaries of state Hillary Clinton and Colin Powell in which he advised her on the use of a personal email account.

The messages, shared by Rep. Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, were sent two days after she was sworn in as secretary of state.

The emails show Clinton reaching out to Powell for advice.

“What were the restrictions on your use of your blackberry? Did you use it in your personal office? I’ve been told that the DSS personnel knew you had one and used it but no one fesses up to knowing how you used it! President Obama has struck a blow for berry addicts like us. I just have to figure out how to bring along the State Dept. Any and all advice is welcome,” Clinton wrote in the email.

Via Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Via Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.