Hillary calls for new leadership

Former First Lady and current New York Senator Hillary Clinton delivered a short but sweet speech to the Democratic National Convention on Monday night, calling for new leadership and new vision in the White House.

Addressing the mistakes of the past three and a half years, Clinton spoke of how John Kerry would do differently:

He will lead the world, not alienate it. Lower the deficit, not raise it. Create good jobs, not lose them. Solve a health care crisis, not ignore it. I know a thing or two about health care. And the problems have only gotten worse in the past four years.

We need to rededicate ourselves to the task of providing coverage for the 44 million Americans who are uninsured and the millions of others who face rising costs. We need to lift the ban on stem cell research, and find cures that will help millions of Americans.

Hillary was greeted by rousing cheers and a roar of applause. The Clintons presided over one of the most prosperous times in American history and have remained politically active even after they left the White House in 2000. Her message remains crystal clear: without John Kerry in the White House, America will continue to disintegrate over the next four years.

Hillary Clinton's entire remarks will be available from the NPI Elections Center.