Univision brings in Bill Clinton for advertiser pitch

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Last Updated : May 13 2015 | 1:32 AM IST
Former President Bill Clinton, brought in by the Univision television network to talk to advertisers on today, urged companies to follow a policy of "radical inclusiveness" in their business dealings.
It's evident from politics and world events that for people who try to divide groups and offer unequal employment opportunities, "good things are not happening," Clinton said.
Univision Communication Inc., which operates the Spanish-speaking Univision and other cable and digital properties, was outlining future programming plans for potential business partners.
The company invited Clinton for a 15-minute question-and-answer session with Alicia Menendez, reporter for the Fusion network, and singer Ricky Martin for entertainment.
"I am well aware that I am just the warm-up act for Ricky Martin," Clinton said.
In his plea for inclusiveness, Clinton said he was optimistic for the future even in the Middle East, despite the rise of the Islamic State militant group. In the short term, he said he worried that "people who want to kill their way to the top" can bring down vulnerable countries.
"You may win a lot of elections with divisiveness, but you won't make a lot of progress," he said.
Asked what advice he'd give to a candidate seeking to court the Hispanic vote, Clinton said the person needed a sound proposal for immigration reform that includes a path to citizenship. He didn't mention and wasn't asked about his wife, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton.
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First Published: May 13 2015 | 1:32 AM IST

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