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Hillary Rodham Clinton
categories: Campaign Speech, Speeches
Curbing Child Care Costs - May 10, 2016
May 10, 2016
Well, I, for one, could listen to Bill for a long time. His service along with all of you who have supported this center is really heartening to me because what you've done is what we all know needs to be done—providing comprehensive health care and making sure that people's needs are addressed across the full range of health. And I am thrilled to be here. I want to recognize former Lieutenant Governor Crit Luallen. Thank you so much for being here, Crit. I also want to recognize former Secretary […]
Hillary Rodham Clinton
categories: Campaign Speech, Speeches
Reforming Criminal Justice and Providing Equal Opportunity - Oct. 2, 2016
October 2, 2016
This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it! I am so [...] and so honored to be here. Thank you so much Reverend Dr. Walker. Thanks to the members of the Little Rock A.M.E. Zion. I have to confess—we were putting together the [...] Rev. Walker was [...] But he told me his church [...] 134 years ago was founded in a house on a rock and that rock has been sturdy and steady [...] I am so delighted to be here […]
Hillary Rodham Clinton
categories: Campaign Speech, Speeches
Remarks on Trump's Birtherism and Divisive Rhetoric at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus - Sept. 15, 2016
September 15, 2016
Hello! Hello, CHCI! It is so great to be back here with so many friends and to see so many young people here because that fits the theme this year: educate, engage, vote. And I can't think of better marching orders for the next 54 days. [Cheers.] And anyone who just heard the congresswoman knows we cannot be on the sidelines. This is the most consequential election in our lifetimes. I want to recognize the Institute for all you do to inspire the next generation of Latino leaders. Last year, […]
Hillary Rodham Clinton
categories: Campaign Speech, Speeches
Remarks at the National Baptist Convention - Sep. 8, 2016
September 8, 2016
Good evening. This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. President Young, pastors, friends, I'm very grateful for this great chance to be with you during your week of convention. I'm especially pleased to see my friend, the mayor of this great city. He is someone who, if you haven't gotten to know, I hope you do. Thank you, Mayor Sly James. I was also delighted to greet, on the way in, the new Jackson County executive, Major League baseball star and […]
Hillary Rodham Clinton
categories: Campaign Speech, Speeches
Remarks on Trump's Prejudice and Paranoia in Reno, NV - Aug. 25, 2016
August 25, 2016
Thank you. Thank you so much. I am so thrilled to be back in Reno! Thank you. I have to say though, I know when I'm back here in Reno, I'm the other Hillary, and I am more than okay with that, because I think your mayor is doing a terrific job. The fact that she herself is a small business woman and really committed to really lifting up Reno and giving everybody in this great city, the biggest little city with a great heart, a chance to get ahead […]
Hillary Rodham Clinton
categories: Campaign Speech, Speeches
Working Families in Warren, MI - Aug. 11, 2016
August 11, 2016
Thank you! Thank you so much. I have to tell you, I am thrilled to be here for a number of reasons. First, it's wonderful to be back in Michigan. You can really feel the energy and dynamism that is driving this state's comeback. And in Detroit, we've got new businesses that are opening. Neighborhoods like Midtown and Eastern Market are coming back. The auto industry just had its best year ever. Over in Ann Arbor, high tech firms are thriving. The next generation of engineers are getting trained up […]
Mary Elizabeth “Tipper” Gore
categories: Campaign Speech, Speeches
Remarks at the 2000 Democratic National Convention - Aug. 18, 2000
August 18, 2000
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. I want to thank you, Kristin. Your dad and I are very proud of you. Thank you very much. And hello, Tennessee. It's great. Thank you. Thank you. We love you all. Thank you. As you might have guessed, tonight is a very special night for our family. After almost 25 years in public service fighting for America's working families, Al will accept the Democratic Party's nomination for president of the United States. Many of you know that faith and family are […]
Hillary Rodham Clinton
categories: Campaign Speech, Speeches
Voter Registration Event in Charlotte, NC - Sep. 8, 2016
September 8, 2016
Hello! Whoa, it is so great to be here. Thank you all so much. And I was backstage listening to Jordan Polk's story, and it was just so powerful and moving, and her ability to stand up here, talk about her personal family experience, coming out of Katrina, staying strong, moving forward, being a student here at Johnson C. Smith University. I am so excited. I want to thank her and I want to thank Dr. Carter. Thank you for welcoming us here. You have welcomed two Clintons in the […]
Hillary Rodham Clinton
categories: Campaign Speech, Speeches
At the American Legion in Cincinnati, OH - Aug. 31, 2016
August 31, 2016
Good afternoon! I am delighted to have this great honor of being here and having this opportunity to address you. I want to thank the National Commander; thank you Commander Barnett. I want to thank Verna Jones, your Executive Director, and Dewey Moss, Aide to the National Commander. And I want to thank a long-time friend and advisor to me. Someone who I am very grateful to, and that is your National Treasurer, George Buskirk. Most of all, thanks to you. All the Legionnaires here and across America, most of […]
Hillary Rodham Clinton
categories: Campaign Speech, Speeches
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Sep. 19, 2016
September 19, 2016
Thank you. Thank you, Temple! I am so delighted to be here with all of you. I saw how much fun President Obama had last week and—I wanted to be here in Philadelphia. Before I begin with my remarks, I do want to say how proud I am of our brave first responders working to keep us safe after the attacks of the last weekend in New York, New Jersey and Minnesota. There are now reports of a suspect in custody, but we must remain vigilant. This is a fast-moving […]