George Washington University

Friday, June 13, 2014

Hillary Rodham Clinton took part in an event at George Washington University’s Lisner Auditorium. Clinton was interviewed by Lissa Muscatine, a longtime aide and former speech writer. Clinton spoke about her book Hard Choices and her current book tour. Clinton spoke about a wide variety of topics including partisan politics. She said, “I really believe that’s missing in our, both our government dialogue …. and certainly in our political dialogue. There are so many big issues and I talk about some of them both internationally and nationally, and I don’t think we gain by either shouting matches or finger-pointing or biting one’s tongue. I think we really need to have a very open straightforward conversation.”

A video from the event will be posted when/if available.

News Source: Politico

The Wildlife Conservation Society Gala

Thursday, June 12, 2014

Hillary Rodham Clinton was honored at the The Wildlife Conservation Society Gala in New York. Appearing with her daughter Chelsea, they were honored for the Clinton Global Initiative’s work to protect animals, specifically elephants. Clinton highlighted the issue saying, “We’ve reached a crisis point and 96 elephants a day [killed] is just a horrifying number. At this rate African forest elephants will be extinct within ten years. So we don’t have any time left.” Clinton also praised the New York State Assembly which recently passed a bill banning the sale of ivory in New York.

A video from the event will be posted when/if available.

News Source: Capital

Council on Foreign Relations

Thursday, June 12, 2014

Hillary Rodham Clinton made an appearance at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York. At the event, the primary topic was Cuba. Clinton spoke about ending the embargo on Cuba that has been in place since 1962. She said, “I think we should advocate for the end of the embargo. We should advocate for normalizing relations and see what they (Cuban officials) do.”

No video is currently available for this event, but one will be posted when/if available.

News Source: The Wall Street Journal

Clinton on NPR’s Fresh Air

Thursday, June 12, 2014

Hillary Rodham Clinton has made a number of appearances this week as part of the book tour for Hard Choices. She was interviewed by Terry Goss on NPR’s Fresh Air on which she discussed her book and time at the State Department in detail. She also spoke about her support of gay marriage, the rights of women, and how she handles personal attacks in the media. The full interview is available on the Fresh Air PodCast and on their website. You may listen to the full interview by CLICKING HERE. A full transcript of the interview is also available.

News Source: NPR

Chicago Ideas Week

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Hillary Rodham Clinton appeared at the Chicago Ideas Week where Mayor Rahm Emanuel interviewed her. A number of topics were discussed including comments she made about her and former President Bill Clinton being broke after they left the White House in 2001. Clinton admitted that she could have been more artful in her comments. The interview largely focused on the content of her new book, Hard Choices.

News Source: CBS News

United Fresh Produce Association and Food Marketing Institute

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Hillary Rodham Clinton spoke at an event for the United Fresh Produce Association and Food Marketing Institute in Chicago. She spent the majority of the event talking about immigration reform. Clinton blasted those who oppose reform saying that is necessary. She said, “Everybody I talk to personally, Democratic and Republican alike in the leadership of both houses, know we have to have immigration reform. Part of the strength of the vitality of our economy is the fact that people still want to come to this country, make their stake, prove themselves.”

A video from the event will be posted when/if available.

News Source: The Hill