Chelsea Clinton sends a Mother's Day tribute
With Mother's Day on Sunday and with a campaign on the ropes, Hillary Clinton today released a video featuring her daughter Chelsea that makes public for the first time some family snapshots of Chelsea growing up.
It also features some very personal feelings from a former first daughter whose privacy the Clintons have tried to protect ever since their days in the White House, but who has taken on a more public role in recent weeks stumping for her mother.
"I’d like to tell you about my mom," an at times emotional-sounding Chelsea Clinton says. "Yes, she’s running for president, but she’s always done a lot of running. She’d run straight home from work to ensure we had dinner together every night and to help me with my homework. She’d run to school if I were sick and needed to be home with my mom taking care of me. She’d run from one softball game to one soccer game to every piano recital and every ballet recital. She’s always been, and continues to be, my biggest fan.
"Like so many loving and devoted mothers I’ve met across this country, my mom raised me to believe in the values that are most important in life: self-confidence, kindness, compassion, and most of all, the golden rule -- the values I know my grandmother passed on to her, and that I hope to be able to pass on to my children," she continues. "So as we celebrate Mother’s Day this Sunday, I invite everyone to sign this very special card I have for her. Please write and let her know what you wish for most this Mother’s Day.
"I know it’s my mom’s greatest wish that as president she can help all our children to feel safe, secure and loved and give every boy and girl the opportunity she’s given me to fulfill their dreams as I’m hoping to fulfill mine. I want to wish every mother out there a happy Mothers Day.
"And remember, your little girls can be anything they want to be in America when they grow up," Chelsea Clinton continues. "Even if it’s to be the second woman president."
I'm with you all the way......as are my two daughters. My youngest will be 18 this August and is very much looking forward to the upcoming election. See you in the Whitehouse, Madam President.
Great message for your Mom Chelsea she will be President.
Chelsea you have a great Mom and she will be a great President. I know in my heart she will win. My best wishes to to the future President of the U.S.A.
please stay in campaign. we need you in white house come november.happy mother's day . i'll be voting for you next tuesday.
Chelsea,
That was a real "from the heart' expression of love and admiration. I wish her all the best in her quest to become our First Woman President. She deserves it, and so does our nation deserve her.
Great tribute. Yes, it is so important for women, mothers, daughters, and all of the female gender to know that it is possible to do anything that they desire to do. What a great country we have that this is possible. As a daughter, mother and a teacher I voted for the First Woman President. I have tried to demonstrate to the young women I teach that anything is possible, and you just need to find a way and be willing to accept and give help to and from others. Happy Mother's Day!
nothing like pimping your kids out for your own political gains. no way chelsea did this on her own. you know her mom's campaign manager had this idea. kinda gross, really.
Get out of the race Hillary. You are messing up your future.
Happy Mother's Day!
It is hard for me to get excited about this video. The words sound scripted, as does Chelsea's narration. I suspect the motive behind this video is to win votes. Kind of takes away from the moment, ya know?
I am sure that many women will try and become the President of the United States, or the CEO of some big company-name-goes-here, no doubt neglecting their husbands, children and themselves in the process. I am sure that many women will also try and convince themselves that they are happy as they push the guilt down as deep as they can, maybe even lift the bottle as high as they can. If that is what you want, then by all means, go for it.
But in our effort to try and become men, let us not forget the one job that a man can never have (which just so happens to be the most fulfilling as well): staying home, taking care of your husband, and raising your children - yourself. This is still a choice available to us!
Happy Mother's Day to all of the Women that have been a part of my life! Even though Carole, my mother has passed, I live on through her spirit and am thankful to all the women that have been a positive figure in my life.
Chelsea, you've given your mother the best kind of gift: a genuine tribute from a daughter. Hillary Clinton, you have been a wonderful mother to cooountless American children. I am cheering for you from Canada that you may continue your advocacy of children and become the first female American President. What an inspiration you are! Bravo and a well-deserved Happy Mother's Day
That was a beautiful tribute!! Hillary raised her daughter well. Go Hillary! Win West Virginia, Kentucky, Oregon, and the rest of the states. You can do it! We're behind you all the way!
Vote for the good health of the economy - Vote Hillary!
A very Happy Mother's Day to you, Hillary. Keep doing what you're doing - it's all so good! Thank you for knowing that it does take a village to raise a child. Your beautiful daughter, Chelsea, has become a shining reflection of you, her Mother. It's obvious you are so very proud of her.
A thought just came to me...George Washington, our first President and being a man, was called the Father of our Country. And now Hillary, you will be our first woman President. From now on you will be forever known as the Mother of our dear Country.
Congratulations!
I'm not an American but I have watched with interest Hillary's passionate campaign for the Presidency of the United States. I love her never say die attitude, her compassion for all Americans and her powerful commitment for completing what she sets out to achieve. You have a great legacy there Chelsea and you have been very generous to share her with your country and also as an incedible role model for women all arouind the world. Hillary will always be a winner. I hope you can take some time just for family in this busy time for you all. God bless you and you have a number of Aussies cheering you on!
Chelsea,
when i read this page i truly felt the way you do about your mom with my mom. she is always on the run and taking care of us no matter how young or old we get. i truly wish your mom the best and hope that she will be president. i truly admire her as a human being, but especially as a woman. she is what woman are all about strong, kind, and persistent. she is a true role model and my hero. win or lose we are in it with her. congratulations and happy moms day mrs clinton.
Happy Mother's Day to Hilary! You have long been an inspiration to American women and I know you will continue to be. All the mothers in America should realize what a special job we have in molding the lives of our young people.
Happy Mother's Day to all of us!
Chelsea,
Your tribute was a touching introspective view of a remarkable person. Hillary's qualities of inclusiveness, passion, mental toughness, and strength of character in the face of adversity have made her critics cringe. The interview with Bill O'Reilly showcased her obvious capabilities for the presidency as well as her nurturing and humorous side. I no longer watch CNN because of the biased coverage. It gives me great pride as an educator to inform my students that I voted for "The Best Presidential Candidate" who happens to be a woman.
Dear Hillary, I am with you all the way, I know in my heart and in my mind that you would be the best candidate and ultimate a better President and I wish everyone saw it that way. Unfortunately we do live in a country that elected George Bush because they felt as if they could "have a beer with him". and it scary. There are many out there that would vote for Obama rather than vote for a woman; I don't believe Mr. Obama would be unfit for President, I just feel he is not ready yet and most of all I do not believe his wife Michele would make a better first lady than having President Clinton as the "First Man". I believe Bill Clinton has been the greatest President of my time, yet people have their priorities mixed up as all they remember about him is the "Monica" issue which as far as I'm concerned was a domestic issue, no one had the right to get into such personal business between you, Chelsea & him. I wish you Hillary the best of luck and will continue to support and pray for you until the end. I hope you become our next President but if our country is not ready for you, it's just too bad, they will get what they deserve. I know you will go on and I just want to say, thank you and God Bless you and your family for caring so much about our country.
Chelsea, I know your Mom couldn't be any prouder of the way you have handled yourself and how much you have helped her and will continue to stand by her during this campaign.
Senator Clinton, Happy Mother's Day to the future Madam President. ;-)
Thank you Hillary for all of the good things you have done throughout your life and most particularly for children.
I admire and appreicate both of you. You two are an inspiration to all of your supporters.
My grandaughter (age 6) said, I know who is President now Mr. Bush. Yes, but do you know why moma & I are rushing to vote today? No, she said. We are voting for a lady for President for the first time in America by the name of Hillary Clinton. Her eyes twinkled, a big smile with one tooth missing came across her kindergarden face and her light blub moment reaction was.. "wow, a woman can be President, Is she a mother, cause moma's always know how to help." If she is, she will be good for us." Hello Madam President, your children are calling for you even as baby's. Superdelegates are not in touch with reality. Do not let them give the election to McCain. JoAnn from Texas
Please leave this race. thank you
Beautiful Chelsea,
We are all so grateful to your mother for her lifetime of service to American families. Thank you for your hard work this campaign on her behalf and for the benefit of all of us. I have had her picture, with Madam President written under it, on my refrigerator for the past three years. Now is the time. Her time and time for the hope and solutions she will bring the world. Thank you for sharing this with all of us.
As a gay man, I am very touched by this loving tribute to Hillary Clinton. She's done a commendable job in bringing this country together and in avoiding the race card that Obama has presented so many times. She's a great role model for all Americans, gay, bisexual, transgender, White, Black, Hispanic, rich or poor. God Bless Hillary and Chelsea Clinton! See you in the White House, Chelsea! Chelsea for president in 2020!
Can we vote for Chelsea?
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