Senator Clinton statement on election in Guam

[Freida5]

Statement from Hillary Clinton on Today’s Results in Guam
Today, the people of Guam made their voices heard and turned out in historic numbers to help pick our next President. I am grateful to the many people of Guam who voted for me and worked so hard to make today a success. I want to congratulate Senator Obama for running a vigorous campaign in Guam and look forward to our next contests in Indiana and North Carolina.

While our campaign was dramatically outspent, we had an impressive grassroots-oriented effort. With the help of dedicated volunteers, thousands of people became energized by the idea of a brighter future for all Guamanians. Today's results further demonstrate that voters from Philadelphia to Dededo want a leader who will take swift action to get our nation back on track. I will be that President.

After seven years of the Bush administration, Guamanians need someone who will stand up and fight for them. I will be that President and have outlined my solutions to improve the lives of families in Guam. Just this past week, I sought justice on behalf of Filipino veterans, who may finally have access to the benefits that have been unfairly withheld from them for over six decades.

I have also been a strong proponent of the Guam World War II Loyalty Recognition Act, which recognizes the sacrifices of the people of Guam who demonstrated steadfast loyalty to our country despite extraordinary hardships and suffering during the Japanese occupation of Guam. And I have a plan to ensure quality, affordable health care to every single resident of Guam and other territories.

As our campaign moves forward after this day, I will continue to champion the issues facing the people of Guam and when I’m President I will ensure that hard-working families of Guam have the resources and the opportunity to succeed.

http://www.hillaryclinton.com/news/release/view/?id=7489

[FARAFIELD]

1. oh man there is a joke in there somewhere

Where is the pony she promised

[rainbow4321]

2. Again with the "we are being outspent"

It was Guam. How much money could one possibly spend in Guam??

[JerseygirlCT]

3. I know, I love that one. If they weren't so behind in fundraising,

they'd be touting the "huge number of people who have supported this campaign". Since there aren't those huge numbers, it's "oh poor us, we've been outspent!"

[iamthebandfanman]

7. exactly.

the outspent thing is classic. all it proves is more people are giving him money from all across the spectrum

[anigbrowl]

8. Perhaps she should say 'Despite my fiscal mismanagement...'

Because we really need a candidate who goes into a race with a huge lead and all the advantages, but manages to lose anyway.

[WillYourVoteBCounted]

27. imagine her running the economy er I mean ruining the economy

but she would have to make it worser than worst.

[Mooney]

10. I think they use a form letter.

"...although we were drastically outspent in GUAM we still feel the people of GUAM..."

[SwampG8r]

31. my own experience

12567.94
and i had at least 20 k of a good time

[Faygo Kid]

4. The "Guam World War II Loyalty Recognition Act." I don't remember her mentioning it?

Funny thing for a "strong" supporter not to bring up before.

[oberliner]

9. Clinton promises war claims: Candidate says she'll get bill approved if elected

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Hillary Clinton has once again stated her support for the payment of war claims to Guam residents -- this time saying she would get war claims approved next year as president, even if the Senate fails to act on it now.

http://www.guampdn.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080405/NEWS01/804050301/1002/rss

[SwampG8r]

32. good timing

there must be millions of guam war veterans:sarcasm:
these brave men stood with us when the world was at stake and after 60 years we are gonna do something?
nice that we waited til most are dead to show our appreciation

[oberliner]

34. There's a bill in Congress and she supports it

I don't know what the problem is here.

Many other Democrats also support the bill.

[K Gardner]

5. Is this satire?

[cliffordu]

37. I thought so too.....

If it's serious, they got big trouble over there....

[anigbrowl]

6. Her goodbye letter reads like Obama's hello letter

(dear pedants, please not I am using the terms hello and goodbye figuratively...)

Obama's Open Letter to the People of Guam (published Friday May 2 (which was Thursday for the rest of us))

Growing up in Hawaii, I learned firsthand about the unique issues facing Pacific island communities, while also appreciating the wonderful traditions of Pacific islanders. As a candidate to be the first President of the United States born and raised in the Pacific, I am determined to bring about real change for the people of Guam.

Our campaign is based on the premise that change happens from the bottom up, no matter how far you may be from Washington. That's why we have extended our grassroots movement to Guam, where we've opened a campaign office, put a leadership team in place that was born and raised on Guam, and drawn support from elected officials and community leaders from across the island.

On Monday, we presented a comprehensive policy agenda to make sure that Washington works better for Guam. As President, I will ensure that the people of Guam are heard during any military build-up, and make investments that lead to more jobs, improved infrastructure, and lasting development on the island. I'll also work with Congresswoman Bordallo to address Compact Impact reimbursements, while extending access to quality health care and education.

My commitment to making these changes is backed by a record of working for Pacific islanders in the Senate. I've stood up for Guam War claims, recognized the status of Native Hawaiians, and worked to tackle the unique health care challenges that Pacific island communities face.

That's why it's so disappointing that some have chosen to play politics and question my commitment to critical issues related to Filipino veterans. Because as a native son of Hawaii – and grandson of a World War II veteran – I know that the patriotism of Pacific islanders is rooted in shared values and the legacy of shared sacrifices during World War II.

Let me set the record straight. I co-sponsored the Filipino Veterans Equity Act in the Senate because I believe deeply that we must honor the heroic sacrifices of Filipinos who fought side by side with Americans on behalf of freedom. My staff stayed in close contact with key national organizations like the American Coalition for Filipino Veterans as well as the National Alliance for Filipino Veterans Equity, which heralded my support "at a critical juncture for this bill."

Earlier last year I was proud to join my friend Chairman Daniel Akaka in voting to pass key elements of this important measure out of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee and send it to the full Senate as part of an omnibus package of long overdue benefits for our veterans. I was on the campaign trail when the Senate voted on final passage of this measure, but since the bill passed with a comfortable margin, I knew my vote was not needed.

I strongly support swift action on getting this package, the Veterans' Benefits Enhancement Act (S.1315), sent to the president for signature. This bill finally provides Filipino veterans and their survivors with the benefits that they were promised, and that they bravely earned in battle. Indeed, throughout my time in the Senate, I have fought to increase care and benefits for our veterans and their families And I will continue to fight to ensure we are keeping that sacred trust.

The United States has a special relationship with Guam and the Chamorro people. But under Democratic and Republican administrations, Washington has failed to keep its promises to the people of Guam. If you support me on May 3rd, we can finally bring about the change that is needed in Washington to benefit the people of Guam. If you stand for change, I will stand up for you as President.

[AllentownJake]

11. She fucking lost Philadelphia

70-30 :rofl:

Where the hell did she learn how to write her memos...Moscow 1970?

[rainbow4321]

12. As of now she lost Dededo, also

One of the Guam newspaper links today showed a breakdown of the village votes. She lost Dededo.


Guess she is running out of cities/villages in her win column to refer to....

[Barack_America]

19. Hell yes she did!

That's one result I was following closely! lol.

[bowens43]

13. whining about being out spent is all she has left.

she was out spent because the people are supporting Obama. That's where the money is going. If she had it, she'd be spending it.

[caledesi]

25. I agree. nt

[John Q. Citizen]

14. "Just this past week, ..." -next you will hear from me will be in sprong, 2012...

Until then, thanks, thanks a lot!

[Krashkopf]

15. Just like she CLAIMS to be the more electable candidate . . .

and CLAIMS to be the candidate with the experience to be President on day one . . .

HRC's only hope is that, if she says these things over, and over, and over, and over again (ad nauseum) someone OTHER THAN HER might actually start to believe her wildly exaggerated CLAIMS!

[SwampG8r]

33. she doesnt believe it herself

[Diane R]

16. "We were outspent"??? Why can't she say, "We have less money because more people give to him".

[caledesi]

26. I agree. nt

[jefferson_dem]

17. "Guamanians"

I just learned a new word. Thanks Hillary. I can't wait to seize upon the opportunity (whenever that may be) to drop that one and impress my frieds.

[dbmk]

21. Heres a little extra

Afaik, the natives are called chamarros or something.

(its all covered in Colberts interview with their representative :) )

[Armstead]

18. Didn;t Hillary grow up in Guam?

[gal]

20. Maybe she should have ponied up her one day $10,000,000 cashflow?

She has another 30 days to raise more, people are falling all over themselves to donate to her now that she's won PA right?
Use that 10 million dollar windfall after the big win. Put up or shut up.
Stop whining. :nopity:

[Barack_America]

22. FYI, she didn't even open an office there...

So this "impressive grassroots-oriented effort" is sketchy, at best. I'm sure that it's possible without help from the campaign, but it sure as hell helps.

[grantcart]

23. Is she still committed to a constitutional ammendment to allow them to vote for President?

[jenmito]

24. "...and when I’m President..." Keep hope alive, Hillary!

:rofl:

[Buzz Clik]

28. The moral victory. Again.

[Bensthename]

29. "our campaign was dramatically outspent".. You mean you dont have any $$$

[billyoc]

30. GRASS FUCKING ROOTS?!

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Btw, Senator, you were outspent throughout the entire primary because your business acumen is in your ass.

[earthlover]

35. From HRC's words: "turned out in historic numbers.... thousands of people became energized"

Well, Hillary....less than 5,000 voted. Total.

Historic numbers? Thousands of people? (well, technically 5,000 is thousands of people, but just barely)

I would have loved for Obama or Hillary to say....less than 5,000 bothered to figgin vote....screw Guam....who the hell cares?

But of course, neithe Obama nor Hillary said this. I guess they have to be politically correct. sarc

[lojasmo]

36. Cliffs: I lost, and I have no money...

Nor any chance at the nomination. Please donate.

[Hoof Hearted]

38. I will be that President. - HILL YEAH!

Classy statement from a classy lady.