As a new member of this community, I wanted to take a moment to explain why I am over the moon to be supporting Hillary Clinton for President and why I will PROUDLY enter the voting booth and vote for her in November.
Hillary Clinton has a record of enormous accomplishment with a lifetime of service. Looking back at her time in Arkansas, I am blown away by all she achieved:
*** As an attorney worked extensively pro bono for child advocacy issues.
*** Cofounded Arkansas Advocates For Children and Families in conjunction with the Children’s defense fund.
*** Chair of Arkansas Rural Health Advisory Committee.
*** Led the charge to expand medical care to the poorest parts of Arkansas.
*** Chair of the Arkansas Education Standards Committee.
That passion for service continued in her role as First Lady. I believe Hillary is one of the most consequential First Ladies in United States history.
*** Was a force behind the passage of the State Children’s Health Insurance Program.
*** Helped create the Office on Violence Against Women at The Justice Department.
*** Initiated the Adoption and Safe Families Act.
*** Helped pass the Foster Care Independence Act.
*** Helped create Vital Voices, an international initiative to promote women in the political process around the world.
Next up came Hillary’s tenure as a respected and productive Senator from the great state of New York. This was a chance for America to see just how remarkable of a leader Hillary can be.
*** Helped secure 21 billion dollars to rebuild after the 9/11 tragedy.
*** Fought diligently against President Bush’s two disastrous tax cuts.
*** Used her voice to further the progressive movement in influence the creation of the Center For American Progress.
*** Fought tirelessly for immigration reform.
After a grueling campaign in 2008 where President Obama came out ahead, he turned to Hillary for one of the most important jobs in his administration: Secretary of State. If Obama trusts Hillary in this pivotal role… then so do I. And her tenure at State was filled with many great accomplishments.
*** Created the Quadrennial Diplomacy and Departmental Review to strength our global diplomacy missions.
*** Oversaw the historic Turkish-Armenian Accord.
*** Helped curtail the Iranian nuclear program.
*** Fought tirelessly for women’s rights around the world.
*** Was a trusted advisor of Obama’s in the hunt for Bin Laden.
*** Stood before the United Nations and said “gay rights are human rights” and made it clear she would advocate for equality for gays all around the world.
*** Formulated what would become known as “The Hillary Doctrine” which declared women’s rights around the world as critical for American security.
These are just some of the hundreds of accomplishments and reasons why I am proud to be a Hillary Clinton supporter. She is a proven leader with a powerful record of achieving so much to improve the lives of others. When she gives her acceptance speech in Philadelphia, her victory speech in November, and her inaugural address… I will be cheering and weeping happy tears because I know the right leader has stepped into the role of the Presidency. Thank you Hillary for all you have done, all you do, and all you will accomplish as our next President of the United States!