Hillary Clinton says she's always tried to be honest and doesn't believe she ever told a lie to the American people. “Well, I have to tell you, I have tried in every way I know how, literally from my years as a young lawyer all the way through my time as secretary of State, to level with the American people,†the presidential contender told CBS in an interview Thursday, when asked if she was always truthful with the public. “I’ve always tried to. Always. Always,†she added.