June 7, 2008
Posted: June 7th, 2008 07:30 PM ET
From CNN Senior Political Correspondent Candy Crowley
Sen. Clinton was joined on stage by her husband, daughter, and mother before her concession speech Saturday afternoon.
WASHINGTON (CNN) – Just over an hour after Sen. Hillary Clinton completed her speech endorsing Sen. Barack Obama, the presumptive Democratic nominee issued the following statement: "Obviously, I am thrilled and honored to have Senator Clinton's support. But more than that, I honor her today for the valiant and historic campaign she has run. She shattered barriers on behalf of my daughters and women everywhere, who now know that there are no limits to their dreams. And she inspired millions with her strength, courage and unyielding commitment to the cause of working Americans. Our party and our country are stronger because of the work she has done throughout her life, and I'm a better candidate for having had the privilege of competing with her in this campaign. No one knows better than Senator Clinton how desperately America and the American people need change, and I know she will continue to be in the forefront of that battle this fall and for years to come." Obama watched Clinton's speech over the Internet on a computer, a campaign aide said. He put in a call to Clinton afterward, but was told by a Clinton assistant that she was speaking with supporters. In the final minutes of the speech, a top Obama strategist was pleased with the message, saying there was “no ambiguity” about her support for the presumptive Democratic nominee. The strategist characterized the speech as “very generous” and said that he “appreciates it’s hard.” NEW: In an e-mail sent Saturday, the Obama campaign urged supporters to help grow "our grassroots network of ordinary people giving only what they can afford. ... If you give right now, a previous donor has agreed to match your gift, doubling its impact. Help us reach our goal of 20,000 new donors by making a matching donation today." Full story: Clinton endorses Obama, calls for unity Filed under: Barack Obama Hillary Clinton Popular Posts
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