2008 President's Report
President Clinton Speaks At Jones
On the campaign trail for Hillary, Bill Clinton makes a stop in Ellisville
The upbeat and encouraging words of former United States President Bill Clinton rang out in the Bobcat Gymnasium this past March at a stop on this year’s Democratic Party’s presidential nomination campaign trail.
Once more Jones made history this year with the President’s visit. The Bobcat Gym was full with not only an audience of 2500 but also national media, including the Associated Press and CNN, when Clinton stressed his wife’s qualifications for the job.
“I’m giving you my perspectives today, both as a former president and someone who has spent the last seven years working in a totally different way dealing with people in the United States and around the world,” he said during a “Solutions for America” event.
“I know how people are being crushed by this economy at home, and I know how the rest of the world feels about us.
“I want to tell you if I had never been married to this woman, knowing what I know about how she has lived her life, what she has done in the Senate, what she got done in the White House, what she got done when I was governor, I would be here anyway because I think she is the best candidate out there.”
In his address, Clinton praised junior and community colleges.
“All of the junior colleges in our country are the most effective institutions in America because they are constantly changing, constantly growing and everybody has a place at the table,” he said. “Everybody can afford access and people are being trained for the future. You have shared benefits, mutual responsibility and a feeling of genuine community, just like we feel tonight.”
Clinton talked about his wife’s energy plan, which includes investing in biofuels, wind energy, solar energy, geothermal energy, and developing a car that can get 100 miles to a gallon.
He also discussed her health care plan, education proposals, and her leadership of the armed forces.
He also talked about the effects of Hurricane Katrina on Mississippi and how Trent Lott remarked that Hillary had worked harder to help the people of the Gulf Coast after Katrina more than any of the senators in the southern states.
“She ‘gets you’ because she knows the president is nothing more than a public servant and the most fortunate one on earth.”
After his speech, the president stayed to sign autographs, have photos taken, and speak to audience members.
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