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Hillary Clinton

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Hillary Clinton (born 1947) is an American politician, diplomat, and lawyer who served as Secretary of State from 2009 to 2013, U.S. Senator from New York from 2001 to 2009, and First Lady from 1993 to 2001. In 2016, she became the first woman nominated for president by a major U.S. political party.

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“Let's not leave an educational vacuum to be filled by religious extremists who go to families who have no other option and offer meals, housing and some form of education. If we are going to combat extremism then we must educate those very same children.”

— Hillary Clinton

Education

All Quotes by Hillary Clinton

“'Smart power' is the use of American power in ways that would help prevent and resolve conflict - not just send our military in.”

— Hillary Clinton

Power

“The need for peace in Northern Ireland goes well beyond political stability. It now speaks to regional Europe and even global stability.”

— Hillary Clinton

Peace

“The challenges of change are always hard. It is important that we begin to unpack those challenges that confront this nation and realize that we each have a role that requires us to change and become more responsible for shaping our own future.”

— Hillary Clinton

Change

“The first lesson I've learned is that no matter what you do in your life, you have to figure out your own internal rhythms - I mean, what works for you doesn't necessarily work for your friend.”

— Hillary Clinton

Work

“The nuclear arsenal that Pakistan has, I believe is secure. I think the government and the military have taken adequate steps to protect that.”

— Hillary Clinton

Government

“I think we have to face the reality that in a society where there is a legitimate threat of terrorism, not being able to see one's face, not being able to have some sense of communication in that way, is for many societies a challenge.”

— Hillary Clinton

Communication

“Many of you are well enough off that the tax cuts may have helped you. We're saying that for America to get back on track, we're probably going to cut that short and not give it to you. We're going to take things away from you on behalf of the common good.”

— Hillary Clinton

Good

“We have a close, unshakable bond between the United States and Israel, and between the American and Israeli people. We share common values and a commitment to a democratic future for the world, and we are both committed to a two-state solution. But that doesn't mean that we're going to agree.”

— Hillary Clinton

Future

“The truth is that sometimes it is hard even for me to recognize the Hillary Clinton that other people see.”

— Hillary Clinton

Truth

“I am neither frustrated nor planning anything other than being the best Secretary of State I could be.”

— Hillary Clinton

Best

“I am shocked at how much time I spend in the White House. I mean, you know, for people on the outside, the idea of going to the White House for a meeting must seem like the most important, serious, even glamorous kind of thing to do.”

— Hillary Clinton

Time

“I believe in delegating power.”

— Hillary Clinton

Power

“No matter what you think about the Iraq war, there is one thing we can all agree on for the next days - we have to salute the courage and bravery of those who are risking their lives to vote and those brave Iraqi and American soldiers fighting to protect their right to vote.”

— Hillary Clinton

Courage

“Let's not leave an educational vacuum to be filled by religious extremists who go to families who have no other option and offer meals, housing and some form of education. If we are going to combat extremism then we must educate those very same children.”

— Hillary Clinton

Education

“Women are the largest untapped reservoir of talent in the world.”

— Hillary Clinton

Women

“The challenge is to practice politics as the art of making what appears to be impossible, possible.”

— Hillary Clinton

Art

“I was in civil society long before I was ever in politics or my husband was ever even elected president.”

— Hillary Clinton

Politics

“You cannot have maternal health without reproductive health. And reproductive health includes contraception and family planning and access to legal, safe abortion.”

— Hillary Clinton

Family

“We don't have enough support for maternal leave and the kinds of things that some of the European countries do. So we still make it hard on women to go into the work force and feel that they can be good at work but then doing the most important job, which is raising your children in a responsible and positive way.”

— Hillary Clinton

Good

“I, for one, respect those who believe with all their hearts and conscience that there are no circumstances under which any abortion should ever be available.”

— Hillary Clinton

Respect