Monday, August 25, 2008

Hillary about Obama: We are united.


AP's earlier story is below.

DENVER (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton preached unity Monday in her first appearance at the Democratic National Convention, insisting she is doing everything possible to prove her full support for Barack Obama.
Her first stop in Denver was a breakfast meeting for New York Democrats, where supporters waved signs declaring "Hillary Made History."

The New York senator was quick to put Republican John McCain in her sights, saying the de facto GOP nominee was running ads using her words to try to divide the Democrats.

Clinton's response: "I'm Hillary Clinton, and I do not approve that message."

Clinton tried to acknowledge the hard feelings of the primary season while encouraging everyone to move past them.

"We were not all on the same side as Democrats, but we are now," she said. "We are united and we are together and we are determined."

After the celebratory appearance before her home state supporters, she told reporters she will do everything she can to help Obama — and not detract from a party convention designed to highlight the nominee above all else.

"There is no doubt in anyone's mind that this is Barack Obama's convention," she said, adding that it is only natural for there to be some lingering issues to resolve after a tough primary.

"It would have been the same way if I had won and Barack was here supporting the unity of the party. This was a hard fought campaign and there was a lot of intensity and passion associated with it, in part because of the historic nature of our two candidacies."

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1 comment:

airJackie said...

She not only has class but she's smart too. She showed she isn't a quitter nor will she back down from her promises to those who support her. With the Media attacking her and both Parties attacking her Hillary stood tall and came out standing up. Now she will continue to fight for the platform she has made and we will complete the mission. I didn't see the First Female President but I did see the First Female President that was better qualified then all of the candidates of both parties and one who showed quitting isn't in the plan. Woman should be proud that Hillary made Shirley Chisholm's first efforts mean something for future woman.