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Statement from President Bill Clinton and Secretary Hillary Clinton on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis

Posted in Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, tagged Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, John Lewis on July 18, 2020| 15 Comments »

Statement from President Bill Clinton and Secretary Hillary Clinton on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis

We have lost a giant. John Lewis gave all he had to redeem America’s unmet promise of equality and justice for all, and to create a place for us to build a more perfect union together.

From a small farm in Alabama, to life-risking service in the civil rights movement, to three decades in Congress, he was always “walking with the wind,” steered by a moral compass that told him when to make good trouble and when to heal troubled waters. Always true to his word, his faith, and his principles, John Lewis became the conscience of the nation.

Hillary and I loved John. We were blessed by his friendship, support, and wise counsel. We’ll miss him so much, but we’ll always be grateful to God for his long good life, and grateful that he lived to see a new generation of Americans take to the streets in search of his long sought “beloved community.”

Our hearts go out to his son John-Miles and the entire Lewis family, his able loyal staff, and all who loved and admired him the world over.

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Values Clarification: IGs, WhatAbout, Diplomatic Clout

Posted in Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of State, U.S. Department of State, Uncategorized, tagged Hillary Clinton, Inspector General, Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, State Department on May 19, 2020| 6 Comments »

It has been quite some time since I vented here, but I cannot let this pass. This blog has been here for almost 12 years. One-third of that time was spent cataloging Hillary Clinton’s years as secretary of state, years during which she brought alienated friends back into the fold, stood firm against adversaries, kept us safe with the skillful use of diplomacy and smart power, and sometimes worked through illness, injury, and, frequently, through opposition attacks of the most outrageous kind.

There have been raging accusations. She used her FLOTUS position to gain political position and clout. She allowed four Americans to be slaughtered in Benghazi. She used a private server (assigned to Bill Clinton as a former POTUS) for official emails which she later “bleached.” In the end, she turns out to be one of the least culpable of public officials ever to be so battered by the opposition assisted by the press. She has never been convicted of any crime. No one can name any crime for which she should be “locked up.” How many personal emails did you delete when you exited your last job?

Hillary Clinton, as we know, has a prominent spouse and an accomplished daughter. She is a proud and loving grandmother, a loyal friend, a wise and generous leader, and a genuinely altruistic human being.

So now this. The current secretary of state was under investigation by the same inspector general who investigated Hillary’s “email scandal.” In his case, the charges included his use of State Department staff to run personal errands as well as a possible Saudi arms deal sans required Congressional approval.

In response to the IG’s Pompeo investigations, Donald Trump fired the IG.

Turns out, according to Rachel Maddow on May 18, that Susan Pompeo had an office and staff at the CIA when her husband was there, and now has staff and security at the State Department. According to the article linked above, she also accompanies her husband on trips.

Imagine if Hillary had done any of this. I am old enough to remember folks questioning her designation of Bill Clinton as a one-time special emissary to North Korea to rescue two American reporters at the request of their boss, VP Al Gore. What special diplomatic skills/clout does Susan Pompeo possess?

The IG was correct to be investigating Pompeo on several counts. This was the fourth firing of an IG in a matter of weeks. Inspectors General are to be non-partisan. Mr. Linick certainly was judging from his history. Mr. Trump explained the firing by noting that Linick was an Obama appointee. That business about serving “at the pleasure” of the president only goes so far. Some service is meant as a check on the president and the cabinet.

A dominant tactic of the first two years of the Trump regime was whataboutism brilliantly executed by Kellyanne Conway who lately is eclipsed by her younger clone Kayleigh McEnaney.

Maybe it is time the Democrats started turning this usually empty-handed, badly aligned practice against the ruling regime. Certainly the Dems can draw more appropriate analogies than the White House Communications office.

I am happy to see that my senator, Bob Menendez, is investigating this latest firing. Especially in the midst of this horrible pandemic, Democrats need to fight back. The incompetence is killing us. Remember values clarification? We need that again.

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Hillary Clinton Checking In

Posted in Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, tagged Bill Clinton, Coronavirus, Hillary Clinton, quarantine on April 8, 2020| 14 Comments »

This is a difficult time. Medical professionals, grocery store employees, delivery drivers, mail carriers, firefighters, police, nursing home employees, and other workers are putting their health and safety on the line to get essential goods and services to the rest of the country. Meanwhile, millions of families are trying to balance work, childcare, homeschooling or distance learning, shopping, cleaning, and more — all while staying inside.

If you’re comfortable sharing, I’d like to hear from you. Tell us what you’re doing to get through this time:

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As for Bill and I, we’re catching up on reading, watching TV, taking walks while keeping our distance from others, organizing and filing stacks of paper that we let pile up, and staying in touch with our grandkids. Even though these times of separation are difficult, please remember that those of us who can stay home are helping to save lives by doing so. And even though we are apart, we are stronger together.

Whatever your situation, thank you for doing your part. And if you’re struggling, know that the entire Onward Together family is thinking of you.

Stay safe and healthy,

Hillary

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Bill and Hillary Clinton Lending a Hand

Posted in Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Uncategorized, tagged Bill Clinton, COVID-19, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Mr. Nick's Pizza, Westchester County New York on March 26, 2020| 4 Comments »

Not only was this deed good for the hospital staff, it was a nice boost for Mr. Nick’s.

Bill and Hillary Clinton sent over 400 pizzas to New York hospital workers on front lines against coronavirus

By Caitlin O’Kane

March 26, 2020 / 11:44 AM / CBS News

Doctors and nurses on the front lines of the battle against coronavirus are facing unprecedented challenges. Some hospitals, especially in New York, are overwhelmed with patients, and hospital staffs are working tirelessly — sometimes without the proper protective equipment. On Thursday, one hospital in the area received a meaningful thank-you gesture from some famous New York residents.

“Amazing !!! I am an ER doctor at Dobbs Ferry NY and just received pizza from the Clintons,” tweeted Dr. Angela Cirilli, who works at St. John’s Riverside Hospital and Dobbs Ferry Emergency Medicine in Westchester County.

“Thank you !!!! We NEED LEADERS LIKE YOU in this tough time. So much gratitude I didn’t know how else to reach you to say thank you – Angela cirilli, MD,” her tweet continued.

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Hillary Clinton: Progress Isn’t Easy

Posted in Bill Clinton, Clinton Foundation, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, tagged Bill Clinton, Caribbean, Clinton Foundation, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Puerto Rico on February 23, 2020| 15 Comments »

The hurricanes that have devastated the Caribbean region — including Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Dominica, and the Bahamas — serve as a stark reminder that climate change is real and makes all of us more vulnerable and interdependent.

When more than 3.4 million people were impacted by Hurricanes Irma and Maria, the Clinton Foundation answered the call for assistance from local leaders and launched the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Action Network on Post-Disaster Recovery.

Now it’s your turn to answer the call. Contribute today and 100% of your gift will help the Foundation to sustain these critical recovery efforts.

When Bill and I were in Puerto Rico this week, we met with CGI partners and local residents who are committed to improving livelihoods for themselves and their neighbors. I was especially moved by the dedicated staff at a maternal health clinic which has been solarized by an equally amazing team of women solar technicians trained by one of our CGI partners. Their collaboration epitomizes what this work is all about and demonstrates what we can accomplish when we all work together.

Working with 700+ partners, the CGI Action Network is helping affected communities recover, rebuild, and become more resilient. And Network members were among the first to respond when Hurricane Dorian devastated the Bahamas and recent earthquakes crippled Puerto Rico. Recovery takes time, and they still need our help.

Progress isn’t easy, and it’s up to all of us to make it happen. Give today and 100% of your generous gift will support the Action Network to help Puerto Rico and the region.

Despite of all the polarization in our country, we’re still in this together, and with your help, we can continue to bring hope, resources, and our shared humanity to our neighbors in need.

Sincerely,
Hillary

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Hillary, Bill, and Friends Attend ‘Tina’

Posted in Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, tagged Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Tina on January 31, 2020| Leave a Comment »

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Audience chants for Hillary Clinton at ‘Tina’ musical

By Nicki Gostin

1-2 minutes

January 31, 2020 | 1:14pm

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Hillary Clinton, Adrienne Warren as Tina Turner, Bill Clinton and Daniel J. Watts as Ike Turner pose backstage at “Tina.”Getty Images

Make that Proud Hillary.

On Thursday night, Hillary Clinton and former President Bill Clinton, along with ten of her closest childhood friends, took in a performance of “Tina – The Tina Turner Musical.”

As the curtain comes down on Act I, the ensemble chants “Tina! Tina! Tina” following a pivotal moment in the legendary performer’s career. When curtain descended on Thursday, the sold-out crowd burst into applause for the show which quickly transitioned the audience intoning, “Hillary! Hillary! Hillary!”

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Bill and Hillary Clinton: Economic Inclusion and Growth

Posted in Appearances, Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Speaking Engagements, tagged Appearances, Bill Clinton, Clinton Foundation, Clinton Presidential Center, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Speaking Engagements on November 20, 2019| Leave a Comment »

While everyone was glued to the impeachment hearings today, the Clintons were addressing the economy.

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Bill and Hillary Clinton with RBG at Georgetown

Posted in Appearances, Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Speaking Engagements, tagged Appearances, Bill Clinton, Georgetown, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Speaking Engagements on October 30, 2019| Leave a Comment »

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Bill and Hillary Clinton reminisce about her nomination

Robert Barnes

3-4 minutes

“If you worried about my age, it was unnecessary,” she said.

Ginsburg is now 86 and entering her 27th year on the court. She and the Clintons reminisced about the old days at an annual lecture named for her.

Bill Clinton repeated that he knew within 10 minutes of interviewing then-Judge Ginsburg that he would offer her the job, although his first choice was New York Gov. Mario Cuomo.

SNIP

Hillary Clinton said she liked to think she had something to do with Ginsburg’s nomination as well. “I may have expressed an opinion or two about people he should move up” the list of possibilities, she said.

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Farewell to a Giant!

Posted in Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Uncategorized, tagged Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Elijah Cummings, Elizabeth Warren, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Maya Rockeynoore, Nancy Pelosi on October 25, 2019| 2 Comments »

His daughter Adia quoted Eminem. Kweisi Mfume quoted Sartre and Frost. Staffer Harry Spikes quoted Bruce Lee and The Lion King. And, of course, many quoted Elijah Eugene Cummings, aka ‘Bobby.’ It was a celebratory sendoff for a true Lion of the House. The recessional was ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ as you have never heard it before. We will not see his like.

Statement from President Clinton and Secretary Clinton on the Passing of Representative Elijah Cummings

Elijah Cummings was a resounding voice of moral courage who fought the good fights for the people of Baltimore, and faithfully honored his oath to protect and defend the Constitution with a passion, skill, determination, and dignity rarely matched in our history. He worked for affordable, quality health care, educational and economic opportunities, and environmental justice for all Americans. And he led the House Committee on Oversight and Reform in finding facts, exposing fictions, and demanding that our government be accountable. Hillary and I are grateful to have served with him and for his friendship. Our thoughts and prayers are with Maya and the Cummings family.

Congressman Cummings had a simple philosophy: Do something. No matter how daunting a problem seems, no matter how helpless you feel, surely there is something you can do.

Those are the words Elijah lived by, and the path he left for the rest of us to follow.

God Bless him.

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) October 25, 2019

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Bill and Hillary Clinton’s Debate Night Date

Posted in Bill Clinton, Chelsea Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, tagged Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton on October 16, 2019| 10 Comments »

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What Bill and Hillary Clinton did during the Democratic debate

By Maggie Coughlan

October 16, 2019 | 9:26am

Hillary and Bill ClintonGetty Images

While presidential hopefuls faced off in the fourth Democratic debate, Bill and Hillary Clinton took in a Broadway show.

On Tuesday, Bill, 73, and Hillary, 71, were spotted at hot new mentalist act “Derren Brown: Secret” at the Cort Theatre.

The power couple — who just celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary — was joined by daughter Chelsea, her husband, Marc Mezvinsky, Diane von Furstenberg and Barry Diller.

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