Hillary Clinton

Hillary’s rise to the Presidency

Important Fast-Facts:

• Attended Wellesley College and Yale Law School

• In 1964, Clinton first worked on the presidential campaign of Republican candidate, Barry Goldwater

• Clinton has been named one of the 100 most influential lawyers in the U.S
• On February 6, 2000, Clinton announced her candidacy for the U.S Senate
• On May 16, 2000, Clinton accepted the nomination of the New York State Democratic Party of the U.S Senate.
• On January 21, 2009, Clinton is confirmed as Secretary of State
• On April 12, 2015, Clinton officially announces that she is running for president
• On July 26, 2016, Clinton is named the Democratic Party nominee for President of the United States

Hillary Clinton’s plans if chosen for President

Immigration:

Hopes to reform with a path to full and equal citizenship for all immigrants and

wants to keep illegal immigrant families together.

Abortion:

Has stood up for Planned Parenthood and women’s access to to critical Health Services, including safe legal abortion

Guns:

Hopes to fight against the gun lobby and keep guns away from terrorists, domestic abusers, and other violent criminals.

Foreign Policy:

Wants to keep Americans safe and to defend our values. Hopes to have a cutting- edge military, strength with alliances, and being wise with rivals. Clinton hopes to defeat Isis and enforces the Iran nuclear deal.
Taxes:

Wants to close corporate tax loopholes and make sure the rich can not pay lower rates than middle-class families. Also hopes to give tax relief to working families who are struggling with costs from college to healthcare.

Famous Hillary Clinton Quotes:

1. “ If I want to knock a story of the front page, I just change my hairstyle.”
2. “ If a country does not recognize minority rights and human rights, you will not have the kind of stability and prosperity that is possible.”
3. “There’s a difference between fair game and playing games.”