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Hillary bows out gracefully…

by christina on June 8th, 2008

I was reading the transcript of Hillary Clinton’s concession speech — I find it easier to hear what politicians are saying when the soundtrack is turned off.

I hope the Democrats can heal and come together this November. I need this nation to get back on track and start looking out for its own, again. We need roads. We need schools. We need education and open minds. We need to get back to the same kind of pioneer spirit that made us a nation of bright, curious souls. I hope some day that a woman can be President.

Some words to remember:

Remember, we fought for the single mom with the young daughter, juggling work and school, who told me, “I’m doing it all to better myself for her.”

We fought for the woman who grabbed my hand and asked me, “What are you going to do to make sure I have health care?” and began to cry, because even though she works three jobs, she can’t afford insurance.

We fought for the young man in the Marine Corps T-shirt who waited months for medical care and said, “Take care of my buddies over there, and then will you please take care of me?”

We fought for all those who’ve lost jobs and health care, who can’t afford gas or groceries or college, who have felt invisible to their president these last seven years.

I entered this race because I have an old-fashioned conviction that public service is about helping people solve their problems and live their dreams. I’ve had every opportunity and blessing in my own life, and I want the same for all Americans.

And until that day comes, you’ll always find me on the front lines of democracy, fighting for the future.

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