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“I will always be grateful to have been the Democratic Party’s nominee and to have earned 65,844,610 votes from my fellow Americans. That number—more votes than any candidate for President has ever received, other than Barack Obama—is proof that the ugliness we faced in 2016 does not define our…” quote by Hillary Rodham Clinton
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““I will always be grateful to have been the Democratic Party’s nominee and to have earned 65,844,610 votes from my fellow Americans. That number—more votes than any candidate for President has ever received, other than Barack Obama—is proof that the ugliness we faced in 2016 does not define our country. I want to thank everyone who welcomed me into their homes, businesses, schools, and churches over those two long, crazy years; every little girl and boy who ran into my arms at full speed or high-fived me with all their might; and the long chain of brave, adventurous people, stretching back generations, whose love and strength made it possible for me to lead such a rewarding life in the country I love. Thanks to them, despite everything else, my heart is full. I started this book with some words attributed to one of those pathbreakers, Harriet Tubman. Twenty years ago, I watched a group of children perform a play about her life at her former homestead in Auburn, New York. They were so excited about this courageous, determined woman who led slaves to freedom against all odds. Despite everything she faced, she never lost her faith in a simple but powerful motto: Keep going. That’s what we have to do now, too. In 2016, the U.S. government announced that Harriet Tubman will become the face of the $20 bill. If you need proof that America can still get it right, there it is.””

Hillary Rodham Clinton

About This Quote

Source Speech: Acceptance Speech, Democratic National Convention, 2016

Clinton expresses gratitude for historic vote count, frames it as evidence of national resilience, and invokes Harriet Tubman's perseverance as a guiding principle.

In simple terms: She thanks voters and highlights America's ability to overcome challenges.

Key Takeaway

Recognize collective effort and keep moving forward.

Themes

gratitude resilience leadership history perseverance

Mood

hopeful reflective inspirational

Type

political motivational historical

When to use this quote

  • campaign reflections
  • public speaking
  • national unity
  • civic education

Key Concepts

democratic politics public service historical symbolism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we translate gratitude into concrete policy action?
  • What lessons from Harriet Tubman's legacy apply today?
A Different Perspective

The focus on personal gratitude may overlook systemic issues still facing the nation.

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