Washington: Noting that the anti-Muslim rhetoric coming from Republican presidential candidates is "dangerous", former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has called for having a sense of unity and purpose in combating terrorism.
"We need to have a sense of unity and purpose in combating terrorism. What I'm hearing from the other side is not only offensive and shameful, it's dangerous," Hillary Clinton said.
During the course of the interview, her first in 2016, Clinton, 68, avoided directly naming Republican front-runner Donald Trump, who has been personally attacking her for the past few weeks.
"I have a New Year's resolution. I will not respond to his personal attacks," Clinton was quoted as saying by MSNBC.
However, Clinton was highly critical of Donald Trump's policy announcements and his statement without personally taking his name.
"We should not reward people who use inflammatory rhetoric, who use the kind of derogatory comments, whether it's about Muslims, or Mexicans, or women, or people with disabilities, whoever it might be," she said.
"That is not a sign of leadership. That's a sign of, you know, showmanship, of desperation, that should be rejected roundly by the American people," Clinton said.
When asked about the anti-Muslim rhetoric of her opponents, Clinton said she found remarks from Republican presidential candidates "deeply distressing".
"We need to have a sense of unity and purpose in combating terrorism. What I'm hearing from the other side is not only offensive and shameful, it's dangerous," Hillary Clinton said.
During the course of the interview, her first in 2016, Clinton, 68, avoided directly naming Republican front-runner Donald Trump, who has been personally attacking her for the past few weeks.
However, Clinton was highly critical of Donald Trump's policy announcements and his statement without personally taking his name.
Advertisement
"That is not a sign of leadership. That's a sign of, you know, showmanship, of desperation, that should be rejected roundly by the American people," Clinton said.
Advertisement
COMMENTS
Advertisement
Trump Praises Secret Service Agent Who Took Shooter Out With "One Shot" Donald Trump Accepts Republican Nomination Amid Chants Of USA From Crowd Children In Uganda Recreate Trump's Assassination Attempt, Internet Concerned 'Entire NEET Paper Solved In 45 Minutes Before Exam?': Top Court To Centre 32 Dead In Bangladesh Unrest, Protesters Set Fire To State TV Headquarters "Had God On My Side": Donald Trump Recounts Being Shot At During Rally Google Brings AI To US Broadcast Of Paris Olympics Video: Children Jump On E-Rickshaw, Chase Foreigners For Money In Delhi "Every Time I Try To Eat Healthy" - Video Creator's Editing Skills Amaze Internet Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.