Hillary Clinton’s Presidential ‘Conversation’
January 20, 2007, 10:50am
The announcement that political observers have been expecting for at least six years came today: Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton formed an exploratory committee to make her consideration of a run for the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination official.
“I’m not just starting a campaign, though,” Clinton said in an online video. “I’m beginning a conversation — with you, with America.” She said she will hold live, online video chats with voters all next week, starting Monday.
“Let’s talk about how to bring the right end to the war in Iraq and to restore respect for America around the world,” Clinton said. “How to make us energy independent and free of foreign oil. How to end the deficits that threaten Social Security and Medicare. And let’s definitely talk about how every American can have quality, affordable health care.”
The full text of Clinton’s video announcement is available on her campaign site.
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