I am voting for my mother: Chelsea

Image
Press Trust of India Philadelphia
Last Updated : Jul 29 2016 | 9:07 AM IST
Terming her mother as a "doer", Chelsea Clinton today said she will vote for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton who is her "role model" and can protect the planet from climate change.
"This November, I am voting for a woman who is my role model as a mother and as an advocate. A woman who has spent her entire life working for children and families," Chelsea said in her address to the Democratic National Convention introducing her mother Hillary Clinton.
Clinton, 68, has been nominated as the presidential candidate of the Democratic party for the November elections.
In her speech, Chelsea, 36, narrated the story of her mother, her values and family life and how she grew up.
"My mom is a listener and a doer, a woman driven by compassion, by faith, by kindness, a fierce sense of justice and a heart full of love. Mother Clinton never forgets who she is fighting for," Chelsea said.
"She has worked to make it easier for foster kids to be adopted. For our 9/11 first responders to get the health care they deserve. For women around the world to be safe, to be treated with dignity to have more opportunities," she said.
Chelsea said she was voting for the progressive who will protect the planet from climate change, communities from gun violence, will reform the criminal justice system and believes that women's rights are human rights and LGBT rights are human rights.
"I am voting for a fighter who never, ever gives up and who always believe we can do better, if we come together and work together," Chelsea said as she introduced her mother to the audience.
Earlier, a new video on Hillary Clinton made by award-winning television producing partners Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers was released.
Narrated by Actor Morgan Freeman, the twelve-minute film, "Hillary" featured interviews with the President and her husband Bill Clinton, US President Barack Obama, a 9/11 survivor and first responder, as well as Clinton's childhood friend.
*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Jul 29 2016 | 9:07 AM IST

Next Story