At a more general level, she explained that the U.S. has a robust - even boisterous political system. She took a swipe at the 24/7 news marathon saying it thrives on bombastic conflict and counseled her audience not to vote for candidates who will not compromise. While asserting that our countries need to work together - with Mexico as well - on climate change, she avoided comment on the Keystone pipeline.
Briefly addressing foreign policy and events in Ukraine in particular, she provided a quick history of events leading to the current situation and mentioned that she and Bill Clinton attended a conference in Ukraine last fall. She said she had worked cooperatively with Yanukovych as secretary of state but that he was not a visionary leader.
Ending her visit with affirmation of our long amicable relationship with our neighbors above the border, she could not resist mentioning the exception: ice hockey - and the crowd roared.
Here are some twitpics I snagged.
Hillary didn't say this but note silver medal winners: There's no crying in ice hockey. Just dust yourselves off and try again.
