"I will work my heart out to make sure Barack Obama is our next president " (pics - transcript))

[bigtree]

"Every moment spent looking back keeps us from moving forward . . . We will make history together as we write the next chapter in the American story."











Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton at the National Building Museum in Washington, Saturday, June 7, 2008, as she suspends her campaign for president. (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds)







Transcript of remarks: http://www.upi.com/Top_News/2008/06/07/Clinton_suspends_campaign_supports_Obama/UPI-34241212861028/


{snip}


"We cannot let this moment slip away. We have come too far and accomplished too much.

Now, the journey ahead will not be easy. Some will say we can't do it, that it's too hard, we're just not up to the task. But for as long as America has existed, it has been the American way to reject can't-do claims and to choose instead to stretch the boundaries of the possible through hard work, determination, and a pioneering spirit.

It is this belief, this optimism that Senator Obama and I share and that has inspired so many millions of our supporters to make their voices heard. So today I am standing with Senator Obama to say: Yes, we can! "

[patrice]

1. Hillary and I agree: We MUST STOP sacrificing the Future to the Past. nt

[bigtree]

4. I'm ready to put McCain on his ass

should be sweet

[patrice]

17. Doing so will go a long, long way toward healing much of the suffering in this country. nt

[Arkana]

2. She said that?

I must have missed that part--I was sweating my ass off trying to cut my goddamn hayfield of a lawn.

Good on her.

[bigtree]

3. yep

She gave a very forceful endorsement of Sen. Obama.

[Skidmore]

9. Me,too.

Plus, I pruned lilacs and weeded three flower beds and the herb garden. Just crawled out of a shower because I had to scrape the crud off so I missed the speech and am catching up now. We're trying to beat the storms coming in shortly. I'm pooped.

Hope there is a play by play thread.

[bigtree]

5. kick

:kick:

[butterfly77]

6. I Iike that last set of pictures..

[KAZ]

7. Historic. She really nailed it! Thank you Senator Clinton!!!

[cbc5g]

8. Very impressive speech, did more than I could ever ask her to say in support of Obama

[ronnykmarshall]

10. Thank you so much

I was crying so much when the Clintons and Mama Rodham came out.

I love them so much.

[bigtree]

12. the three women

. . . hand-in-hand, standing next to Bill . . . perfect portrait of a Democratic family.

[Diamonique]

11. Excellent! This speech went way beyond my expectations.

So much so that I even went and donated $50 at HillaryClinton.com. Just my way of showing appreciation.

This was a superb speech, in just the right tone. It even had me tearing up a bit in spots.

Hillary, ya done good!

[ebdarcy]

13. K&R for Senator Clinton and party unity.

And thank you bigtree. Your picture threads have been consistently awesome.

[Annces]

14. Chelsea looks really happy

Good sign. Bill looks clammed up.

[Tatiana]

15. Ugh. I can't stop crying.

:cry:

This is beautiful day and moment for us.

Hillary truly did an outstanding job. There are no words...

[TheDoorbellRang]

16. I've spent this whole week just getting emotional at the history we're making

and now I add Hillary's speech to that list of lumps in my throat: "18 million cracks in the glass ceiling." It was a beautiful speech, and I'm so looking forward to the dems going unified into the fall. Yes we can!

[grantcart]

18. k and r

[Patsy Stone]

19. Yes, we can!

Thanks, Hillary! :patriot:

[tokenlib]

20. Hillary knows the price of failure this fall....

The war, the dangers of leaving the Supreme Court to the whims of the republicans and so many other reasons why a disgruntled supporter might enjoy some short-term retribution by a vote for McCain----but in the end they would regret their action in light of the long-term consequences.

[eleny]

21. A Dem in the White House gives Congress the strength it needs so badly

[rodeodance]

22. thanks big tree

[bigtree]

24. you are very welcome, rodeodance

thank you for your steadfast support and advocacy in behalf of this outstanding woman.

[rodeodance]

27. and back

to you Bigtree.

[hokies4ever]

23. Is Hillary's father still alive?

Just curious. :patriot:

[bigtree]

26. no

he's buried in his hometown of Scranton, Pa.

[Aloha Spirit]

25. Here's a slightly formatted transcript

http://docs.google.com/View?docid=dc6k2jw2_0ffn69dhj

[durrrty libby]

28. No doubt about it. she is the best.

[slinkerwink]

29. thank you, Senator Clinton!

[DerekJ]

30. K & R

[BleedingHeartPatriot]

31. K & R. Beautiful speech, and I am proud to have campaigned and been a delegate for this amazing

candidate.

This is my last post here, I'm certain "gloating" week would be more than I could bear.

It's been an honor and privilege to post with many of you here. To some of you, I've communicated that personally, knowing I would leave DU for good, soon.

DU has been a catalyst in my political awakening. I will always appreciate it came along at a time when I felt lost and disconnected from my country.

I'm not big into the farewell posts thing, but thought that almost four years to the day of joining DU, and this thread in particular, would be the place to say adios, mi amigos y amigas.

Perhaps I'll see some of you here in Denver.

Be well, stay strong.:hi: :grouphug:

[indimuse]

32. Thank you bigtree! Another GREAT post.

Hillary IS an AMAZING person. She looks absolutely stunning today as well as they WAY she sounded...I think today , as sad as I felt...SHE STILL gave me Hope...there was SOMETHING about her today. I am so proud of her. tear.



K&R!

[bigtree]

34. kick

:kick:

[intaglio]

33. Thanks, bigtree

a KandR for this

[sufrommich]

35. Bigtree,you've consistently done us

Hillary supporters proud,Thanks.

[Seabiscuit]

41. You've consistently done DU proud, Bigtree.

When all around you were sniping at each other, your threads stood head and shoulders above the rest in their insight, fairness, and objectivity.

[tbyg52]

36. Hillary rocks!

:yourock:

[NC_Nurse]

37. Great pics and a nice post. Thanks, bigtree.

You are a worthy poster. This board has benefitted so much from your being here. :pals: :grouphug:

[lojasmo]

38. Best. Clinton. Speech. Ever.

[Honeycombe8]

39. That was a good, "unity" speech. Good going, Hill!!!! nt

[JI7]

40. great pics, they all look great

[Danger Mouse]

42. She did the right thing...to the benefit of all.

:pals:

[polichick]

43. She did herself proud!