Hillary Clinton gave a talk at Rutgers University Thursday and at one point the moderator invoked Nazism when talking about what “could happen” in America.

Clinton’s response may leave your head scratching.

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The moderator said, “As someone who grew up in Vienna and barely escaped the Holocaust, my mother would say from time to time that it could happen here. And, I was–I would be very dismissive of that. I would dismiss it and I would dismiss her comments and her fears as implausible.”

“I now find–it’s shocking I’m even about to ask this question–but, I do want you to talk about, what are your concerns about the stability of our democratic institutions and structures in these tumultuous moments? And what for you is the essence of American democracy?”

Hillary’s long-winded response to the invocation of Nazism in comparison to America touched on a number of things, including the “absolutely essential role of the press.”

“Well, I am fundamentally optimistic and hopeful, but I don’t think that optimism and hope is warranted unless we do what we’re supposed to do as citizens,” Clinton said. “And so, I worry about the degradation of institutions, the dismissing of norms and values–because remember, a democracy is fundamentally held together by trust.” (RELATED: ‘You Didn’t Like Black People Getting Rights…’ — Hillary’s Explanation For Why Trump Won Is Way Off)

Clinton also said she was worried “about whether our Constitution is going to be honored, whether we will see the rule of law protected, whether we will have the predictability and stability we need in the foreign affairs.” (RELATED: ‘That’s Not Going To Happen’ — Hillary Clinton Gets Triggered When Asked About Ivanka Trump Becoming First Female President)

Finally, the failed presidential candidate addressed the question.

“So I’m hoping that the worst, the kind of question you asked me, Ruth, is just never even approached, we never get to that. But, it will require people turning up and voting in these midterm elections, and it will require a lot of Republicans to take back their party and to put their country back into the equation, for the Republican Party going forward. And it will not be easy.”

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