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1996 Democratic National Convention Speech - Bill Clinton
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| Parent | Parent Candidate |
| Contributor | The Sunset Provision |
| Post Date | , 12:am |
| Description | Mr. Chairman, Mr. Vice President, my fellow Democrats, and my fellow Americans, thank you for your nomination. I don't know if I can find a fancy way to say this, but I accept.
Thank you.
So many -- so many have contributed to the record we have made for the American people, but one above all: My partner, my friend, and the best vice president in our history -- Al Gore.
Tonight -- tonight, I thank the city of Chicago, its great mayor and its wonderful people for this magnificent convention. I love Chicago for many reasons -- for your powerful spirit, your sports teams, your lively politics, but most of all for the love and light of my life -- Chicago's daughter, Hillary. I love you.
You and I set forth on a journey to bring our vision to our country, to keep the American dream alive for all who are willing to work for it, to make our American community stronger, to keep America the world's strongest force for peace and freedom and prosperity.
Four years ago, with high unemployment, stagnant wages, crime, welfare and the deficit on the rise, with a host of unmet challenges and a rising tide of cynicism, I told you about a place I was born, and I told you I still believed in a place called Hope.
Well, for four years now, to realize our vision, we have pursued a simple but profound strategy -- opportunity for all, responsibility from all, a strong united American community.
Four days ago as you were making your way here, I began a train ride to make my way to Chicago through America's heartland. I wanted to see the faces, I wanted to hear the voices of the people for whom I have worked and fought these last four years. And did I ever see them. |
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