Cherries Quote by Hillary Clinton
“In the very first debate I was asked am I a moderate or a progressive and I said I'm a progressive who likes to get things done. Cherry picking a quote here or there doesn't change my record of having fought for racial justice, having fought for kids rights, having fought the kind of inequities that fueled my interest in service in the first place going back to my days in the Children's Defense Fund.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Democratic National Convention, 2016
She emphasizes that progressive identity is defined by actions for justice, not rhetorical labels.
In simple terms: Actions define progressivism, not labels.
Key Takeaway
Act on justice, not just labels.
Themes
justice
progressivism
activism
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
political
inspirational
When to use this quote
- political campaigning
- policy advocacy
- community organizing
Key Concepts
racial equity
children's rights
public service
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you measure impact beyond labels?
- What actions best reflect your values?
A Different Perspective
Labels can obscure substantive work.
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