This is for everyone who has chipped in and worked so hard.
I wanted to write a quick note to thank you from the bottom of my heart.
When we launched this campaign 17 months ago, I knew how difficult the
road would be. But no matter how tough things have gotten, you’ve stood
by my side.
We’ve dealt with a lot of hatred and divisiveness.
But like my friend Michelle Obama says, when they go low, we go high. In
the face of bigotry and anger, you’ve stayed committed to our promise
to fill this world with more love and kindness.
America is great
because Americans are good. Think of the proud moments we’ve shared in
the past 17 months: couples embracing outside the Supreme Court after
winning the right to get married, new citizens raising their hands at
their swearing-in ceremonies, little girls on their fathers’ shoulders
waving to me at rallies, telling me that when they grow up, they’re
going to run for president.
We’re still working toward that more
perfect union our founders imagined, that civil rights heroes bled and
died for, that our brave veterans protected, and that you have said you
want to fight for by being a part of this campaign.
In some
states, we’re already taking that fight to the ballot box. Two days ago,
I was lucky enough to visit an early voting location in Iowa to watch a
very special supporter cast her vote: Her name is Ruline, and she is
103 years old. When I met her last February, she told me that though she
was born well before women won the right to vote, she was really
looking forward to electing our first woman president. I promised I’d do
my best not to let her down.
In the final five weeks of this
campaign, I’m going to fight my heart out for the values that define our
country and humanity, for our families and our future.
Today
and every day, I am so grateful that you’re with me in this fight. We
truly are stronger together -- and together, we’re going to make
history.
With deep thanks,
Hillary
P. S. Here's a photo of Ruline and me taken just before she voted that I couldn't resist sharing:
