"Mistakes were made is something we heard back in '92, and that has sort of been the Clinton administration's mantra. I can't imagine that Al Gore is going to pick up that statement and carry it through the next election"

This quote by Barbara Olson is referring to the Clinton administration's response to the numerous scandals that took place throughout their time in office. The expression "errors were made" was used to deflect obligation and prevent confessing any wrongdoing. Olson is recommending that Al Gore, who was the Vice President under Clinton, will not use this same method if he runs for president in the next election. She implies that Gore will take responsibility for any mistakes that may have been made throughout the Clinton administration, instead of trying to avoid responsibility. This quote highlights the value of taking responsibility for one's actions, and the potential effects of not doing so.