https://www.npr.org/sections/itsallpolitics/2015/03/03/390504044/clinton-foundation-funding-woes-touch-hillary-too

"The Clinton Foundation pushed back. Spokesmen said the suspicions are unfounded, and donors can't buy access to Clinton. They also argued Clinton can't have a conflict of interest because she isn't a candidate or an officeholder."

"Still, it's not uncommon for special interests to seek access by giving generously to nonprofits with links to politicians. It's an especially alluring choice for foreign interests, which are barred by federal law from contributing to candidates or political committees."

"The Clinton Foundation pushed back. Spokesmen said the suspicions are unfounded, and donors can't buy access to Clinton. They also argued Clinton can't have a conflict of interest because she isn't a candidate or an officeholder."

They already had these talking points almost 60 days prior to the email chain from wikileaks. Interdasting….

https://wikileaks.org/podesta-emails/emailid/52561