Jewish – Hillary Clinton Speeches

Senator Sanders, Chelsea Clinton Campaign in the West

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Senator Bernie Sanders campaigned on behalf of Hillary Clinton and local Democrats today in Reno, Nevada. During his speech, Sanders spoke about the importance of electing Clinton and rejecting the divisive rhetoric of Republican Donald Trump. He also spoke about the importance of voting local Democrats into office, especially the United States House and Senate. Sanders went after Trump on several occasions saying, “If we are going to take our country forward in a way that I think all of us know that we have to go, it is absolutely imperative that Donald Trump does not become president of the United States. I think that it is fair to say that based on character, based on policy there has never been in the modern history of this country or maybe the entire history of this country, a candidate less deserving of being elected than Donald Trump.” A video from the event will be posted when/if available.

In Tempe, Arizona, Chelsea Clinton campaigned on behalf of her mother on the campus of Arizona State University. She outlined Hillary’s experience working with foreign leaders and her history of bipartisanship as a Senator and Secretary of State. Chelsea spoke of the importance of compromise and rejected Trump’s vision of America saying, “There can be no common ground with bigotry. But we have to compromise where we can. I think we need that type of leadership.” She concluded by talking about the importance of voting on November 8th citing the close polls between Hillary and Trump in the typically Republican stronghold of Arizona. Watch a video of Chelsea’s speech below.

Meanwhile, two debate night fundraisers were held on behalf of Hillary for America. The first was in New York City and featured former Mayor David N. Dinkins and Olympic figure skater Michelle Kwan. The second event was held in Newton, Massachusetts and was hosted by the Jewish Community for Hillary.

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News Source: Reno Gazette Journal, Daily Mail

Hillary Clinton Statement on the Jewish High Holidays

Before the beginning of Rosh Hashanah Sunday, Hillary Clinton released the following statement:

“As the High Holiday celebrations begin, I send my best wishes for a Shana Tova – a happy and healthy new year – to Jewish families and communities in the United States, Israel, and around the world.

Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are a time for prayer and contemplation. They are a time to recall our past year, take a hard look at what we’ve done and what we’ve said, and ask how we can do better in the year ahead. They challenge us to do the difficult work of self-reflection—key to becoming a better family member, friend, and neighbor.

Our country must do this work as a national community, too. All Americans should question whether we’re doing all that we can to work on “Tikkun Olam”—repairing the world. That means asking ourselves if we could be doing more to help those who are hungry or in need of shelter. If we could be doing more to make sure everyone has access to health care. And if we could be doing more to build a brighter future where no one is left out or left behind.

It’s critical to ask these tough questions. And then, at the conclusion of the High Holidays, it’s even more important to get to work and answer them.

Many of the complex challenges we face as a nation are daunting—but luckily, we don’t have to face them alone. We are stronger together, and if we commit to work in good faith with one another, surely we can build a better world for future generations.

This year’s High Holidays are saddened by the passing of President Shimon Peres, a man whose life’s work exemplifies the notion of Tikkun Olam. Let us honor his legacy by continuing to strengthen the bonds between the American and Israeli people, and by never wavering in our quest for peace.

May the coming year be filled with sweetness and joy.”

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Democratic National Convention Schedule: Day 4

Today is the final day of the Democratic National Convention from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and tonight, Hillary Clinton will officially accept the party’s nomination. Throughout the day today, a number of caucuses and councils will meet at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Then tonight, the events move to the Wells Fargo Center where a number of speakers are scheduled before Chelsea Clinton introduces her mother for the keynote address of the convention. See the full details of day’s events below:

Date	Time	Group	Venue
July 28, 2016	10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET	Women’s Caucus	Pennsylvania Convention Center
July 28, 2016	12:00 PM – 2:00PM ET	LGBT Caucus	Pennsylvania Convention Center
July 28, 2016	2:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET	Jewish Roundtable	Pennsylvania Convention Center
July 28, 2016	2:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET	Rural Council	Pennsylvania Convention Center
July 28, 2016	2:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET	Senior Council	Pennsylvania Convention Center
July 28, 2016	2:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET	Youth Council	Pennsylvania Convention Center

Date	Speaker	Venue
July 28, 2016	Gavel In (4:00 PM ET)	Wells Fargo Center
July 28, 2016	Henrietta Ivey	Wells Fargo Center
July 28, 2016	Beth Mathias	Wells Fargo Center
July 28, 2016	Jensen Walcott & Jake Reed	Wells Fargo Center
July 28, 2016	Khizr Khan	Wells Fargo Center
July 28, 2016	Chelsea Clinton	Wells Fargo Center
July 28, 2016	Hillary Clinton	Wells Fargo Center

You can follow the convention live on most television news stations or watch it live online. Be sure to follow along on Facebook, Twitter (follow #DemsInPhilly), Instagram, and check out the full schedule of events on the Convention’s website. Each day, we will post a schedule of the day and the speakers scheduled for that night.

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News Source: Democratic National Convention

Democratic National Convention Schedule: Day 2

Today is the second day of the Democratic National Convention from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Throughout the day today, a number of caucuses and councils will meet at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Then tonight, the events move to the Wells Fargo Center where a number of speakers are scheduled including former President Bill Clinton. See the full details of day’s events below:

Date	Time	Group	Venue
July 26, 2016	10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET	Women’s Caucus	Pennsylvania Convention Center
July 26, 2016	12:00 PM – 2:00PM ET	LGBT Caucus	Pennsylvania Convention Center
July 26, 2016	12:00 PM – 2:00PM ET	Senior Council	Pennsylvania Convention Center
July 26, 2016	2:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET	Jewish Roundtable	Pennsylvania Convention Center
July 26, 2016	2:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET	Rural Council	Pennsylvania Convention Center
July 26, 2016	2:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET	Youth Council	Pennsylvania Convention Center

Date	Speaker	Venue
July 26, 2016	Jelani Freeman	Wells Fargo Center
July 26, 2016	Gavel In (4:00 PM ET)	Wells Fargo Center
July 26, 2016	Thaddeus Desmond	Wells Fargo Center
July 26, 2016	Dynah Haubert	Wells Fargo Center
July 26, 2016	Kate Burdick	Wells Fargo Center
July 26, 2016	Anton Moore	Wells Fargo Center
July 26, 2016	Dustin Parsons	Wells Fargo Center
July 26, 2016	Students from Eagle Academy	Wells Fargo Center
July 26, 2016	Joe Sweeney	Wells Fargo Center
July 26, 2016	Lauren Manning	Wells Fargo Center
July 26, 2016	Ryan Moore	Wells Fargo Center
July 26, 2016	President Bill Clinton	Wells Fargo Center
July 26, 2016	Mothers of the Movement	Wells Fargo Center

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News Source: Democratic National Convention

Bill Clinton Campaigns for Hillary in Pennsylvania

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Following Hillary Clinton’s primary win in New York, the focus has turned to next week’s primaries. Pennsylvania is one of five states holding a primary on Tuesday, and Bill Clinton was campaigning on behalf of his wife in Johnstown. Speaking with supporters at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, Bill spoke about his wife’s experience and qualifications as president. He outlined a number of her platform points including her plans to tackle income inequality, regulate Wall Street shadow banking, reduce student debt, and lower the cost of higher education. On the topic of the rising cost of college, he said, “Anybody that goes to a school with reasonable tuition and a decent graduation rate should qualify for help. Everybody that needs free tuition should get it.” A video of his speech will be added when/if available.

Chelsea Clinton was in Connecticut, another state with a primary next Tuesday, where she attended two fundraisers. The first was in Hartford and included a conversation with Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen. The second event was held in West Hartford. Chelsea attended a fundraiser at the home of Shari and Michael Cantor.

Bill and Chelsea were not the only supporters on the campaign trail for Hillary for America. Wendy Sherman, Former Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, attended a fundraiser in Newton, Massachusetts. The event was hosted by Eleanor White and Amb. Barry White (Ret.). In Scranton, Pennsylvania, actress Kathy Najimy and HFA Director of Women’s Outreach Mini Timmaraju attended a fundraiser. The final fundraiser was held in Horsham and was hosted by Jeff Albert, David Broida, Ellen Brookstein, Shelly Waldman, Jill Zipin, and JACPAC. The fundraiser was in support of the Jewish Community for Hillary and included an appearance by Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell.

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News Source: Tribune-Review

Clinton Pens Op-Ed About US-Israel Relations

Yesterday, Hillary Rodham Clinton penned an op-ed that was published by Forward in which she outlines her plans for the relationship between the United States and Israel. Clinton pledged to support Israel and and vowed that she would continue to defend Israel as president. In the piece she says, “I am deeply committed to Israel’s future as a secure and democratic Jewish state, and just as convinced that the only way to guarantee that outcome is through diplomacy. And while no solution can be imposed from outside, I believe the United States has a responsibility to help bring Israelis and Palestinians to the table and to encourage the difficult but necessary decisions that will lead to peace. As president I will never stop working to advance the goal of two states for two peoples living in peace, security and dignity.”