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LEADERSHIP SECRETS OF HILLARY CLINTON

a proud supporter of Barack Obama.” She followed with,
“Whether you voted for me or for Obama, the time is
now to unite as a single party with a single purpose.”
Toward the end of her speech, she shared with the audi-
ence that even in the darkest moments, Americans are
known for their ability to keep going. She said, “We’re
Americans, we’re not big on quitting. . . . In America,
there is no chasm too deep, no ceiling too high, for all
who work hard, have faith in God and our country, and
each other.”
Those words soared through the convention hall, with
people rising from their chairs and waving their hands, val-
idating Hillary’s words that evening. In some ways, I
believe they were acknowledging her ability to come back,
be resilient, and gracefully embrace the new reality that she
would not be the next Democratic nominee for the presi-
dent of the United States.
Hillary’s words expressed her true intention, which was
to serve the country she loved. She even mentioned to
some people that she loved her job as a senator and that she
could still make a difference by being a senator again,
which told everyone that she was not going to just throw
in the towel. She knew that her overall desire and purpose
was to serve her country, and she made it known that she
would do that in whatever capacity the president thought
she could do best. Hillary’s ability to be flexible and open
to other possibilities was instrumental in her not only being

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