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Statement by President Clinton and Secretary Clinton on the Passing of President George H.W. Bush

Posted in Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, statements, Willam Jefferson Clinton, Women in Government, tagged Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, statements, William J. Clinton on December 1, 2018| 23 Comments »

Dec 01

2018

Statement by President Clinton and Secretary Clinton on the Passing of President George H.W. Bush

New York, NY

Statement

Hillary and I mourn the passing of President George H.W. Bush, and give thanks for his great long life of service, love, and friendship.

I will be forever grateful for the friendship we formed. From the moment I met him as a young governor invited to his home in Kennebunkport, I was struck by the kindness he showed to Chelsea, by his innate and genuine decency, and by his devotion to Barbara, his children, and their growing brood.

Few Americans have been—or will ever be—able to match President Bush’s record of service to the United States and the joy he took every day from it; from his military service in World War II, to his work in Congress, the United Nations, China, the Central Intelligence Agency, the Vice Presidency and the Presidency, where he worked to move the post Cold War world toward greater unity, peace, and freedom.

He never stopped serving. I saw it up close, working with him on tsunami relief in Asia and here at home after Hurricane Katrina. His remarkable leadership and great heart were always on full display.

I am profoundly grateful for every minute I spent with President Bush and will always hold our friendship as one of my life’s greatest gifts.

Our hearts and prayers are with George, Jeb, Neil, Marvin, Doro, their families, and the entire Bush clan.

George H.W. Bush was a beloved father & grandfather, a war hero, a public servant, & a class act. In my experiences w/ him, I always valued his desire to listen, look at evidence & ask for ideas, even from people w/ different beliefs. My heart goes out to the entire Bush family.

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) December 1, 2018

***UPDATED TO INCLUDE THIS***

Apparently, appropriately, the Texas event has been postponed.

Bill and I will be traveling to Washington to pay our respects to President George H.W. Bush and his family at the funeral this week.

We were greatly looking forward to being in Houston for our event this week, and are excited to come back next year as soon as we find a date.

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) December 3, 2018

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Hillary Clinton Tweets Disapproval of Trump’s Iran Deal Pullout

Posted in Hillary Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, issues, statements, Uncategorized, tagged Hillary Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Iran Deal, statements, Twitter on May 8, 2018| 3 Comments »

Pulling out of the Iran nuclear deal is a big mistake. It makes America less safe and less trusted. Iran is now more dangerous. What's plan B? Anyone who thinks bombing is the answer is woefully misinformed.

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) May 9, 2018

As Secretary of State, I helped negotiate the crippling international sanctions that brought Iran to the table. It would be much harder a second time, now that our credibility is shot.

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) May 9, 2018

It will also be harder to deal with other threats like ballistic missiles and terrorism. Now we have no leverage and Iran is free to do what it wants.

Read what President Obama wrote about it here:https://t.co/j5fnzXCpV2

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) May 9, 2018

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On the Passing of Louise Slaughter

Posted in Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, statements, Uncategorized, Willam Jefferson Clinton, tagged Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Louise Slaughter, statements, William J. Clinton on March 18, 2018| 2 Comments »

Congresswoman Louise Slaughter was a tireless advocate for her constituents in New York. She showed me the ropes when I was first elected to the Senate in 2000, & did the same for so many of our colleagues. I was lucky to call her a friend. She will be missed.

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) March 17, 2018

Mar 16

2018

Statement from President Clinton and Secretary Clinton on the Passing of Congresswoman Louise Slaughter

New York, NY

Statement

We loved and admired Louise Slaughter. She was a force to be reckoned with on Capitol Hill—skilled and smart, funny and fierce. For more than 30 years, she worked to bring the people of Western New York new economic opportunities. She was also one of the most effective advocates for health care reform, a respected voice for science, and one of our most important champions for women’s rights, including her co-authorship of the Violence Against Women Act. Her leadership and her wonderful laugh will be missed, but her legacy will live on in the young people she inspired to do public service and the countless Americans whose lives are better and healthier because of her remarkable career. We are grateful to have been her friends.

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Hillary Clinton Tweets Out on Parkland

Posted in Hillary Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, statements, Uncategorized, tagged gun violence, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Parkland, statements on February 16, 2018| 1 Comment »

Now is the time to listen to the students, teachers, and parents demanding that we end this carnage once and for all with gun safety laws that keep guns out of the hands of those who shouldn’t have them.

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) February 16, 2018

We owe it to this young man who lost classmates: https://t.co/unKn0eK0i2

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) February 16, 2018

Powerful plea from a student who survived the Parkland shooting, David Hogg: “Please! We are children. You guys are, like…the adults. Take action, work together, come over your politics, and get something done.” pic.twitter.com/UcTNungORp

— Vera Bergengruen (@VeraMBergen) February 15, 2018

And to this young woman. Every day that we refuse to act, we are failing them. https://t.co/IfkkP76DbX

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) February 16, 2018

I was hiding in a closet for 2 hours. It was about guns. You weren't there, you don't know how it felt. Guns give these disgusting people the ability to kill other human beings. This IS about guns and this is about all the people who had their life abruptly ended because of guns. https://t.co/XnzhvuN1zd

— carly (@carlynovell) February 15, 2018

Mass shootings are not inevitable. The majority of Americans support common sense gun reform. Though we feel angry, heartbroken, even helpless now, we have the power to elect people who will protect lives, not gun sellers’ profits. Remember these feelings in November, and VOTE.

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) February 16, 2018

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Hillary Clinton on the Death of Ed Lee

Posted in Hillary Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, statements, tagged Edwin Lee, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, San Francisco on December 12, 2017| 1 Comment »

The mayor of San Francisco died suddenly and unexpectedly his morning. He was the first Asian-American mayor of that great city and a fierce civil rights advocate. Deep condolences to his family and friends.

Mayor Ed Lee’s death is a terrible loss for the people of San Francisco. He was a good friend & a vocal advocate for the city he served & loved. My thoughts are with his family.

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) December 13, 2017

You may remember him with Hillary on the campaign trail.

‏@HillaryClinton

Tea and good company for #SmallBusinessWeek. Thanks, @mayoredlee! -H

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Hillary Clinton Responds to Massacre in Las Vegas

Posted in Hillary Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, statements, Uncategorized, tagged gun violence, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Las Vegas, statements, Twitter on October 2, 2017| Leave a Comment »

There is a bill before Congress to make gun silencers easier to obtain. Hillary Clinton, in response to the massacre in Las Vegas, raised the issue of silencers. Why does anyone need a silencer? Time to call your Rep!

Las Vegas, we are grieving with you—the victims, those who lost loved ones, the responders, & all affected by this cold-blooded massacre.

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) October 2, 2017

The crowd fled at the sound of gunshots.

Imagine the deaths if the shooter had a silencer, which the NRA wants to make easier to get.

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) October 2, 2017

Our grief isn't enough. We can and must put politics aside, stand up to the NRA, and work together to try to stop this from happening again.

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) October 2, 2017

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Statement from President Clinton on the Passing of Martin McGuinness

Posted in Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, statements, Uncategorized, Willam Jefferson Clinton, tagged Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Martin McGuinness, statements, William J. Clinton on March 21, 2017| 3 Comments »

Tuesday

Mar 21

2017

Statement from President Clinton on the Passing of Martin McGuinness

Statement

Hillary and I were saddened to learn of the death of Martin McGuinness, who devoted his life to his beloved Northern Ireland. When he decided to fight for peace, Martin was calm, courageous, and direct. And when he gave his word, that was as good as gold. As Sinn Fein’s chief negotiator, his integrity and willingness to engage in principled compromise were invaluable in reaching the Good Friday Agreement. In the years that followed, he played an even more important role in ensuring that the peace would last—personally overseeing the arms decommissioning, joining the new government as the first Education Minister, and later serving as Deputy First Minister, and doing it all with a sense of humor and fairness that inspired both his friends and former foes. My lasting memory of him will be the pride he took in his efforts to improve disadvantaged schools in Unionist and Protestant communities. He believed in a shared future, and refused to live in the past, a lesson all of us who remain should learn and live by. May he rest in peace.

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U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (C), Northern Ireland’s First Minister Peter Robinson (L) and Northern Ireland’s Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness smile after speaking briefly to the media before their meeting at the State Department in Washington, March 19, 2012. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst (UNITED STATES – Tags: POLITICS)

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton accompanied by Northern Ireland First Minister Peter Robinson, left, and Northern Ireland Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness, speaks to reporters at the State Department in Washington, Friday, March 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (C), Northern Ireland First Minister Peter Robinson (L) and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness face reporters before their meeting at the State Department in Washington March 16, 2010. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas (UNITED STATES – Tags: POLITICS)

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is greeted by Martin McGuinness, Northern Ireland Deputy First Minister, at Stormont Castle, Belfast, Northern Ireland, Monday, Oct. 12, 2009. The U.S. Secretary of State met with local political leaders to dicsuss the Irish peace process. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, left, Northern Ireland First Minister Peter Robinson, right, and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness, right, speak to the media at Stormont Castle, Belfast, Northern Ireland, Monday, Oct. 12, 2009. The U.S. Secretary of State met with local political leaders to dicsuss the Irish peace process. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, centre, Northern Ireland First Minister Peter Robinson, left, and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness speak to the media at Stormont Castle, Belfast, Northern Ireland, Monday, Oct. 12, 2009. The U.S. Secretary of State met with local political leaders to discuss the Irish peace process. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

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Statement from President Clinton and Secretary Clinton on the Passing of David Rockefeller

Posted in Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, statements, Uncategorized, Willam Jefferson Clinton, tagged Bill Clinton, David Rockefeller, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, statements, William J. Clinton on March 21, 2017| 1 Comment »

Monday

Mar 20

2017

Statement from President Clinton and Secretary Clinton on the Passing of David Rockefeller

Statement

David Rockefeller was a consummate businessman, a great humanitarian, and a serious scholar. He was a kind, good man to all who met him. Hillary and I are grateful for his friendship and his remarkable life.
Throughout his life he used his fame and fortune to do good here and abroad. His many efforts included the establishment of the Council of the Americas five decades ago, which was instrumental in my administration’s efforts to alleviate the financial crisis in Latin America and boost trade in the Americas and the Caribbean. His tremendous support of arts and humanities in America gave millions of people in communities across the country the opportunity to experience our great heritage of painting, dance, music, and so much more. For these efforts and many others, I was proud to present him with our nation’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

We celebrate a long life well-lived and send our gratitude and prayers to his family and all who supported him on his remarkable journey.

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Statement from President Clinton and Secretary Clinton on the Passing of Chuck Berry

Posted in Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, statements, Uncategorized, Willam Jefferson Clinton, tagged Bill Clinton, Chuck Berry, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, statements, William J. Clinton on March 19, 2017| 1 Comment »

Statement from President Clinton and Secretary Clinton on the Passing of Chuck Berry

Hillary and I loved Chuck Berry for as long as we can remember. The man was inseparable from his music – both were utterly original and distinctly American. He made our feet move and our hearts more joyful. And along the way he changed our country and the history of popular music. Chuck played at both my inaugurations and at the White House for my 25th Georgetown reunion, and he never slowed down, which is why his legend grew every time he stepped on stage. His life was a treasure and a triumph, and he’ll never be forgotten. Our hearts go out to his family and his countless friends and fans.

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President and Secretary Clinton’s Statement on the Passing of John Glenn

Posted in Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, statements, Uncategorized, tagged Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, John Glenn on December 8, 2016| 1 Comment »

Thursday

Dec 08

2016

Statement from President Clinton and Secretary Clinton on the Passing of John Glenn

Press Release

Hillary and I mourn the passing and give thanks for the remarkable life of our friend, John Glenn, a uniquely American hero and one of the finest men we have ever known.

He excelled in every one of his roles—decorated Marine, pioneer astronaut, accomplished and admired senator, loving husband and father. He was brave, bright, determined, and profoundly humble. I was honored to approve sending John back into space in 1998, making him, at age 77, the oldest person to ever make the journey. I will never forget seeing him off at Cape Canaveral, and emailing him during the mission.

He and Annie were faithful participants in the Clinton Global Initiative for as long as they were able. He was always eager to learn and embrace new ideas to improve lives. I was fascinated to see how young people were drawn to him, to his quiet dignity, open mind, and open heart. How lucky we were to have him so long.

Our hearts go out to his beloved Annie, John, and Carolyn, and the people of Ohio he served so well.