Hillary spoke at Stanford University this afternoon.
Democratic
presidential candidate Hillary Clinton arrives with former United
States Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul to speak about
counterterrorism, Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at the Bechtel Conference
Center at Stanford University in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Carolyn
Kaster)
We can be strong and smart without advocating torture or bigotry.
We live in a complex and dangerous world. We need leadership that’s strong, smart, and steady.
"We need to rely on what actually works, not bluster that alienates our partners and doesn’t make us any safer." —Hillary in CA
Hillary has a three-part plan to defeat ISIS in the Middle East, around the world, and here at home.
"We
can’t let fear stop us from doing what’s necessary to keep us safe—nor
let it push us into reckless actions that make us less safe."
Slogans aren’t a strategy. Loose cannons tend to misfire. What America needs is strong, smart, steady leadership.
"If
Mr. Trump gets his way, it'll be like Christmas in the Kremlin. It will
make America less safe and the world more dangerous." —Hillary
America
should not be shutting our doors to orphans or applying religious tests
for people fleeing persecution. That’s not who we are.
In
our fight against radical jihadism, we have to do what actually works.
What doesn't work: offensive rhetoric that demonizes all Muslims.
When
Republican candidates like Ted Cruz call for treating American Muslims
like criminals, it’s not just wrong—it’s counter-productive.
"If I’m president, the United States will not condone or practice torture anywhere in the world." —Hillary in CA
We
face serious challenges in the world—but Americans will not turn on
each other, turn on our allies, or turn away from our principles.
There were several dignitaries and former officials in the room. Hillary stopped and spent time with them after the speech.
Former
Defense Secretary William Perry, left , introduces Democratic
presidential candidate Hillary Clinton to his son David Perry, right, as
former Secretary of State George Shultz stands second from left, after
Clinton spoke about counterterrorism, Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at the
Bechtel Conference Center at Stanford University in Stanford, Calif. (AP
Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Democratic
presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speak with President Ronald
Reagan’s former Secretary of State George Shultz after speaking about
counterterrorism, Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at the Bechtel Conference
Center at Stanford University in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Carolyn
Kaster)
Democratic
presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks with former Secretary of
State George Shultz, right, and former Defense Secretary William Perry,
center, after speaking about counterterrorism, Wednesday, March 23,
2016, at the Bechtel Conference Center at Stanford University in
Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
In this speech, Hillary referred specifically to two Republican candidates and their plans. She mentioned proposals by some Democrats, but did not mention Senator Sanders by name. He should afford her the same courtesy. Senator Sanders should stop attacking Hillary in his speeches and stop giving his audiences reasons to boo her. When Hillary mentions him, usually in primary night speeches, it is to congratulate him, not to criticize his policy and plans. donate
