The world simply stared in awe as Hillary Clinton, under the scrutiny of international pressure at the 1995 U.N. 4th Conference, stated boldly in Beijing, “Human rights are women’s rights, and women’s rights are human rights.” And Hillary has continued this perseverance throughout her years of dedication towards public service. In the face of problems, she crafted legislature to reach progress. She continuously proves herself qualified for the most powerful job in this nation.
In the recent debates, Donald Trump questioned Hillary’s accomplishments, declaring that she is “all talk and no action” and that her words are empty. When he accuses her of “doing nothing,” I wonder if he forgot the 8 million children who now have health insurance from the Children’s Health Insurance program that Hillary was key in creating.
I wonder if he also forgot her actions in securing lifetime benefits for 9/11 first responders, or her actions in securing a ceasefire in between Hamas and Israeli forces, or her integrity in sanctioning Iran and taking down their nuclear program. From her actions decades ago in ending segregation in schools to her current focus on establishing background checks to end mass shootings, Clinton has accomplished so much. Even beyond her life as a legislator, her nonprofit, the Clinton Foundation, donates 90 cents for every dollar it makes to defeating malaria and HIV.
Indeed, I do not judge politicians in this general election race by their promises solely, but by the patterns of their past successes. As I grow up and my life changes with the dynamics of politics, I want a president with experience, smartness, tenacity, bravery and skill.
Through her past actions, Hillary has demonstrated to me these qualities and she is more than qualified to take on the role of president.
Hiliary, with both executive experience and congressional, foreign and domestic, holding positions as Secretary of State, senator, lawyer, law professor, and First Lady of Arkansas and the United States, Obama has stated, “Hillary is the most qualified candidate in history.”
The Republican Party even recognizes her qualifications as legitimate. Thus, the Republican Party pushes claims Hillary is dishonest, messed up in Benghazi and used a private email server. An FBI investigation declared her use of a private email server as irresponsible, not criminal as Republican rhetoric presumes.
Clinton, with 30 years of public service under the limelight, is only human and bound to make mistakes, like using a private email server. Yet, we can expect that Clinton will learn from her mistakes.
And yes, the attack that occurred in Benghazi was tragic, but there were 13 embassy attacks during Bush’s era, and laying all the blame on Hillary is incredibly unreasonable. When Hillary’s opponents call her “dishonest,” it is simply because there is nothing more to criticize.
Let’s not forget the importance the Supreme Court takes in this election. Hillary wants to progress the country forward, not take the country back to the socially and racially divided flaws of the 1950s. While Trumps wants to “punish women” for abortions, Hillary recognizes that a woman’s body is no political battleground, wanting a Supreme Court to uphold Roe v. Wade, which legalized abortions. Hillary further sees that the job of the Supreme Court is not to repeal accomplishments of the past that progress freedom, such as the legalization of gay marriage nationwide.
One of Trump’s main appeals is his opposition of “corporate” influence. Yet it is Hillary who wants to prevent lobbying influences that cause politicians to deny the existence of climate change and global warming.
It’s often viewed that presidents are not just legislators or politicians, as they are a representation of the people who elect them, They represent the character of Americans to the world. As a patriot and someone who believes that all people, despite racial background, heritage, gender or social economic class should be fairly appreciated by our president, I believe the election of Hillary as president will be instrumental in defining the U.S. as welcoming rather than divisive.
President Obama put into words that the U.S. is striving forward into accepting people from all different backgrounds. He stated that, if you could be reborn and not pick your race, sexuality, or gender, you would choose to be born today. I believe that Hillary will progress these standards and define an accepting attitude towards social dynamics.
Because of Hillary’s qualifications, toughness, legislative success and her stubborn value of equality, I am with her, rooting for her to make her-story to history.
