The Republican candidate
drew boos and jeers from the crowd as he took aim at Mrs Clinton, cutting close
to the bone with a series of swipes referencing her emails scandal.
But his Democratic rival
wasn't to be outdone.
The Al Smith white-tie
charity gala is traditionally a time when campaign hostilities are set aside as
presidential candidates share a stage often for the last time before election
day. Not this year.
Hillary Clinton and Donald
Trump weren't pulling any punches as they addressed the well-heeled gathering
in New York, just a day after they faced-off in the final TV debate.
She also elicited her fair
share of awkward moments as she brought up sexual assault allegations
surrounding Mr Trump and his alleged admiration for Russian president Vladimir
Putin.
But it wasn't all
mudslinging. Some of the biggest laughs of the night came when the candidates
mocked some of their own campaign fails, including a speech made by Mr Trump's
wife Melania, which was an almost word-for word-copy of an earlier speech
delivered by Michelle Obama.
Here are some of the
toughest barbs and put-downs of the night:
:: "It's great to be
here with a thousand wonderful people … or as Hillary calls it, her largest
crowd of the season."
Unlike during the last two
debates, Clinton and Trump shook hands at the dinner
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Unlike during the last
debate, Mrs Clinton and Mr Trump shook hands at the dinner
:: "We have proven we
can actually be civil to each other... Hillary accidentally bumped into me and
she very civilly said 'pardon me'. And I very politely replied, 'Let me talk to
you about that after I get into office.' Just kidding, just kidding."
:: "Last night I
called Hillary a nasty woman. But this stuff is all relative. After listening
to Hillary rattle on and on and on. I don't think so badly of Rosie O'Donnell
anymore. In fact I'm actually starting to like Rosie a lot."
:: "I'd like to
address an important religious matter, the issue of going to confession. Or as
Hillary calls it, the 4th July weekend with FBI director Comey."
:: "Hillary believes
that it's vital to deceive the people by having one public policy and a totally
different policy in private," he said to growing jeers. "Here she is
tonight, in public, pretending not to hate Catholics."
Hillary Clinton on Donald
Trump
:: "Donald, after
listening to your speech, I will also enjoy listening to Mike Pence deny that
you ever gave it."
:: "People look at the
Statue of Liberty and they see ... a beacon of hope for people around the
world. Donald looks at the Statue of Liberty and sees a four. Maybe a five if
she loses the torch and tablet and changes her hair."
The insults fly in the
final presidential debate
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:: "You notice there
is no teleprompter here tonight which is probably smart, because maybe you saw
Donald dismantle his prompter the other day. And I get that, they are hard to
keep up with, and it's probably even harder when you're translating from the
original Russian."
:: "Donald really is
as healthy as a horse, you know, the one Vladimir Putin rides around on."
:: "I have great
respect for people like Kellyanne Conway. She is working day and night for
Donald and because she is a contractor he is probably not going to even pay
her."
:: "Donald, if at any
time you don't like what I'm saying, feel free to stand up and shout wrong
while I'm talking. Come to think of it, it's amazing I'm up here after Donald.
I didn't think he'd be ok with a peaceful transition of power."
Donald Trump and Hillary
Clinton in the final Presidential election debate
:: "Donald has no
policies, I keep hearing that. I'd actually like to defend him on this. Donald
has issues. Serious issues. Really, really serious issues."
Candidates take aim at
themselves
Hillary Clinton: "This
is such a great event, that I took a break from my vigorous nap schedule."
Donald Trump: "I have
to say the media this year is more biased than ever before. You want the proof?
Michelle Obama gives a speech and everyone loves it, it's fantastic, they think
she is absolutely great. My wife Melania gives the exact same speech, and
people get on her case. And I don't get it, I don't know why."
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