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Bill and Hillary Clinton on the Passing of Geraldine Ferraro

March 26, 2011 by still4hill

Statement by President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on the Passing of Geraldine Ferraro

March 26, 2011 | New York, NY | Bill Clinton and Hillary Rodham Clinton | Statements

“Gerry Ferraro was one of a kind — tough, brilliant, and never afraid to speak her mind or stand up for what she believed in — a New York icon and a true American original. She was a champion for women and children and for the idea that there should be no limits on what every American can achieve. The daughter of an Italian immigrant family, she rose to become the first woman ever nominated to the national ticket by a major political party. She paved the way for a generation of female leaders and put the first cracks in America’s political glass ceiling. She believed passionately that politics and public service was about making a difference for the people she represented as a congresswoman and Ambassador.

For us, Gerry was above all a friend and companion. From the rough-and-tumble of political campaigns to the important work of international diplomacy, we were honored to have her by our side. She was a tireless voice for human rights and helped lead the American delegation to the landmark Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing in 1995. Through it all, she was a loyal friend, trusted confidante, and valued colleague.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Gerry’s husband John, her children and grandchildren, and their entire family.”

Originally posted at The William J. Clinton Foundation website. Also posted at state.gov under Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton’s remarks. Somehow, it gives me joy to see that post from the State Department with President Bill Clinton’s name also on it.

Posted in Bill Clinton, Clinton Foundation, Geraldine Ferraro, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, U.S. House of Representatives, United nations, Willam Jefferson Clinton, Women in Government, Women's History | Tagged Bill Clinton, Geraldine Ferraro, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, William Jefferson Clinton, Women in government, Women's History | 5 Comments

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on March 26, 2011 at 5:50 pm | Reply discourseincsharpminor

“Somehow, it gives me joy to see that post from the State Department with President Bill Clinton’s name also on it.”

I like it too. It’s like they’ve stopped trying to make us forget they’re still married. They seem more “ok” than they did before she ran for president. Still, I wish there weren’t a need for a statement like this one. I liked Mrs. Ferraro.

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- on March 26, 2011 at 6:45 pm | Reply still4hill
  
  Same here! I really was beginning to think maybe she had beaten that thing, but when she was diagnosed they said it was incurable. Such a huge loss. What a hero! God, I loved that woman!
  
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on March 27, 2011 at 5:02 am | Reply PCFS

So did I Still. I really loved her. She motavated all of us to make a difference in our lives. May she rest in peace.

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on March 27, 2011 at 9:50 am | Reply still4hill

You know, I had forgotten how bleak that prognosis was at the beginning. When she was first diagnosed , they gave her 3 years to live. She lived four times that! On ABC they said she waited until all her children were there before she passed. The strenght and will she had were amazing!

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on March 28, 2011 at 10:18 am | Reply Monday Mourning « The Crawdad Hole

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