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Hillary Clinton: 'I Am Proud of the United States of America'
February 20, 2008 9:56 PM
ABC News' Christine Byun reports: While her opponent's camp attempts to clarify recent remarks, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton emphasized that she was “proud of the United States of America.
“This country has given me so many opportunities, so many blessings, I am proud of the United States of America, and what we stand for, and what we have achieved in history,” the New York senator and former first lady said while campaigning in Hidalgo, Texas.
Clinton’s declaration comes after Michelle Obama, the wife of Democratic candidate, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., stirred up controversy over comments she made that some suggest as unpatriotic.
Clinton encouraged the crowd to participate in early voting, prior to Texas’ March 4th primary. She tried appealing to the crowd, touting her ties to the state and to Hispanic community leaders.
She talked about fixing the “broken immigration system” and helping Mexico’s economy. The boisterous crowd often responded to her with loud choruses of cheers and applause –- but there were a couple of sections with empty seats. Signs adorned the arena that read “Todos Con Hillary” and “This One is for Ann,” referring to the late former Texas Gov. Ann Richards.
Clinton, again, tried to distinguish herself from Obama, repeating that she is “better prepared” to be commander in chief. She promised to “work [her] heart out” if elected.
“I will be there for you every single day. If you will stand with me, in early voting and on March 4th, if you will be there, voting for me, you can count on me to be there for you!” Clinton said.
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She has used America and she is very proud of it!
Posted by: carmen | Feb 21, 2008 5:04:14 AM
Apparently, being patriotic is not an important characteristic of a presidential candidate any longer. I was already questioning Obama's disturbing behavior when it comes to this matter but his wife sealed that deal for me.I thought, maybe, the lunar eclipse last night was a sign that the aliens were coming to take Obama back to planet LALA!
Posted by: NotABlindFollower | Feb 21, 2008 6:44:24 AM
If American can just wait a moment and reason. Hillary represent a very good solution to American problem rather than Obama but the press is making things worse for the Clintons but i am sure they will regret this very soon. You Americans believe more in good speeches and sweet tongues to the actual little gentle words of solutions but you know what? Empty barrrels make the largest noise and the whole of America will regret this .Clinton would have been the very best president for you now but it is a pity you are ignoring the path of success and treading towards the path of failures. I will also like to add that why are most black Americans going for Obama? because they desperately want a black man to be the American presidentand care less what he can offer it is so unfortunate. I dont think it is right like that , to me they have turned this election to a kind of racism war in which the general Americans do not notice
Posted by: Gbenga Oladimeji Kayode | Feb 21, 2008 7:15:28 AM
I was talking to my friends last night, who are soldiers at Fort Hood in Texas. They think Obama would be a disaster for the military. HILLARY has served on the security committee and made several trips to Iraq. People- Obama has been to Iraq once. Just once. Please think of our soldiers' safety and consider NOT voting Obama. We need a patriotic vetted leader. Not someone who votes "Present' and dodges decision making. Hillary is a fighter. We need that in a Commander in Chief.
Posted by: Save our Troops | Feb 21, 2008 7:16:06 AM
Obama is a good speech reader and that's it. He has nothing else. He's a hypnotist that will lead all who follow right over the edge. wake up fools. On second thought, please follow him over the edge. Good riddance.
Posted by: | Feb 21, 2008 9:38:57 AM
Genga - now the Clinton team is convinced CNN is out to get them, too? Wow, the world is changing.
Posted by: Paul | Feb 21, 2008 9:40:51 AM
Mr. Obama speaks about fixing Washington and bringing new ideas and that he represents change. He talks about his childhood, talks about the people he had met in Chicago streets. However when it comes to his million dollar house, he completely forgets about the round which he had with the lobbyist Mr. Rezko before he bought he house. How many of us would forget the events relating to the purchase of our first home and if that home happens to be a million dollar one , makes it even more sweeter and fond.
Mr. Obama is an opportunist like most of the politicians and what change can such politicains bring who themselves are involved with lobbyists. Making speeches is different from actions, surely.
Posted by: PS001 | Feb 21, 2008 10:13:48 AM
We're all so glad to know that you're so proud of your country, Hillary. Proud of the war, proud of NAFTA, are we? Mrs. Obama did say she was proud of her country too, only she qualified it to say for the first time in her adult life. Well, let's see, she was born in 1964, so her adult life began in 1985. Reagan was in his last term, followed by Bush, Clinton, and Bush. Her words struck a chord with me because I am very proud to be an American. But I'm not proud of what the leaders of my country (for the most part) have done to the prestige, morals, and morale of my country since 1985. I, like Michelle Obama, for the first time in my adult life am proud of America because the people are hungry for change. And with a less spin and venom from the Clinton camp, maybe we'll get the change we need. This white female will vote for at least a chance to get away from the past 20 years.
Posted by: what a crock | Feb 21, 2008 10:27:03 AM
After hearing Rev. Jackson's comments, the message is clear: Democrats who want to gain the help of their opponents supporters should think twice about posting nasty comments. Now is the time to look toward November.
The Republicans are going to try to cause trouble between the two camps. Ask yourself, am I helping to unite or helping to divide the Democratic Party?
PS - neither the Obama supporters nor the Clinton supporters are without fault here.
Posted by: Florida Voter | Feb 21, 2008 10:32:54 AM
Has anyone one seen the picture of Senator Barack Obama, Governor Bill Richardson, Hillary Clinton, and Ruth Harkin were all standing with their hand over their hearts during the national anthem. The article said Sen.Barack Hussien Obama refused to put his hand over his heart and also refused to asay the pledge. This is scary people.
Posted by: illusions | Feb 21, 2008 10:33:35 AM
If she's so proud why did she rent out our heritage: The Lincoln Bedroom?
Why did her staffers trash the Whitehouse offices when they left?
Posted by: JB | Feb 21, 2008 11:01:47 AM
The drum beats from the conservative commentators like Bill Bennet have already started around Michelle Obama comments using patriotism to motivate conservatives.
Michelle Obama's "For the first time in my adult lifetime I am really proud of my country", may "fire up and ready to go" those conservatives reluctant to vote for war hero John McCain.
Obama supporters do not have be Karl Roves to admit that Michelle Obama has given the Republicans a election theme around patriotism.
Posted by: Angel | Feb 21, 2008 11:05:46 AM
Florida Voter - good points.
Posted by: Paul | Feb 21, 2008 11:54:46 AM
I think Michelle Obama is a little to aggresive for my taste and can be abrupt at times. But im sure she loves her country and the power
Posted by: Bishop | Feb 21, 2008 12:20:43 PM
I saw Hillary on Feb. 7 at Washington-Lee High School in Arlington, VA. There was a long line of people waiting to get in, but the security folks cut off the line just after I got in. I don't know why they did that-- maybe because of a fire code or something-- but there were empty seats remaining in the gym. So it looked as if not many people turned out, when in fact, many people who *wanted* to get in were turned away at the door!!! The same thing may have happened in Texas, thus explaining away the ''couple of sections with empty seats.'' Hillary's team needs to book larger venues. Everyone else needs to not worry about empty seats, because that doesn't mean anything.
Posted by: Karen J. | Feb 21, 2008 12:53:08 PM
It amazes me how all of attack Hillary,
now how old were most of you? Its more then obvious that you were children listening to your parents and you haven't changed. You still show a lack of respect (Yet cry for people to respect you), you are rude and mean.
And I am truely sick of little drones like all of you Obama supporters,
I HOPE YOUR PLEASED WHEN HE GETS NOTHING DONE WILL YOU VOTE FOR HIM AGAIN?
And it sounds like Michelle Obama has her racial issues she a lit firecracker,
can't wait to hear what she says next.
Posted by: melissa | Feb 21, 2008 1:50:45 PM
Nothing to feel proud of after 7 years of destruction of our constitution. I'm not proud of this country at all. I'm not proud of a country that tortures people, murders innocent civilians and elects a fraud like GWBush! Shame on America for turning its back on the value of democracy. I agree with Mrs. Obama and I hope when her husband is president we will finally have something to be proud of again.
Posted by: JGer | Feb 21, 2008 2:18:19 PM
A lifetime of being proud of the United States of America should not be an option of any candidate for the Presidency or his/her spouse. If you aren't proud of the place you want to work at from the get go, then find another place to work.
However, the existence of patriotic pride is not the only question being raised about Michelle Obama. From what I have been reading, Mrs. Hussein Obama has harbored a deep anger/hate for the United States that goes back to her college days at Princeton.
It seems that her senior thesis is so filled with hate mongering and racism that the Obamas refuse to release a copy of it to the public. But, everything comes to those who wait. Rumor is that another copy of the hateful, racist thesis is out there. One could deduce that the thesis will be released at the correct strategic moment.
At any rate, the Democratic governor from my state is neglecting to remember the job she was elected to do and spending her time campaigning for Obama in another state. Governor Sebelius must not believe that we have any work or problems to tend to here in Kansas. Or, maybe she is trying to position herself for a job. She better hope that Obama doesn't think her maiden name is Sinclair.
Should the Obamas get the Democratic nod in August (yes, it will take that long), I will be voting for John McCain. Just can't stomach the unpatriotic attitude.
And, sorry, Governor Sebelius. John doesn't have a job for the likes of you. It would have been better if you had stayed at home and done your job here in Kansas. Remember, that's the job we pay you to do.
Posted by: Laughing in Kansas | Feb 21, 2008 3:57:10 PM
BTW It looks like the Serbs are Very Proud of their country as well... real patriots! They're burning American flags today and setting fire to the American Embassy...
National Pride never is a good thing in itself. One can be proud of specific people, actions, historical events, ideas etc. , but unspecifically and uncritically embracing one's 'nation' (what is that btw?) or national flag is a dumb and often dangerous act. Just as burning national flags and condemning whole nations is.
Posted by: SleeplessInHouston | Feb 21, 2008 5:22:14 PM
I have been unimpressed with Barack Obama. I was unsure of who I would support at the beginning of this races, but for me the choice is now crystal clear. I want to know, very specifically, how the candidate's policies will affect ME. Call me selfish, but my family has been hit hard during the Bush administration. Hillary Clinton has told me how she will make it easier to pay back student loans, get decent healthcare, and someday buy a home without fear of foreclosure. Better yet, she's told me how she plans to pay for it all and get it done!
Posted by: Sarah | Feb 21, 2008 8:53:18 PM
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