Hillary Rodham Clinton remarked during the 1992 presidential campaign for her husband that most people are looking for the right balance in life and for her that balance is family, work and service. I am sure that her ability to achieve that balance has been tested over the years as she presided as First Lady, was elected as the first woman Senator for New York State, and ran for President in 2008. In these roles, she continued to cast a spotlight on women's issues all over the world as well as be a staunch advocate for health care reform. In addition to these causes, she found time to write a book, It Takes A Village and Other Lessons Children Teach Us. Even now, as she prepares to assume the role of Secretary of State for the Obama Administration, she is committed to her family, work and service to our country.
She was born in Park Ridge, Illinois, and attended Wellesley College and Yale Law School. She married Bill Clinton in 1975 and they had their daughter Chelsea in 1980. She presided as the First Lady of Arkansas for 12 years while her husband was governor. As First Lady of the United States, she received her share of controversy when she was appointed to chair the Task Force on National Health Care Reform. Over the years, she has been committed to causes like the Children's Defense Fund and Veterans Affairs.
I selected her for my leadership blog because I admire her greatly and hope that one day she will become President of the United States. I identify with her values and I believe that in every decision she makes, she does what is best for this country. I don't think that she has had an easy life because she has had to deal with some humiliating experiences in the public eye. But in every case, she has conducted herself with grace, professionalism, and determination. She has proven that she is smart, courageous, and can handle herself with the most powerful leaders in the world.
References
Clinton, Hillary Rodham. (2003). Living History. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster, Inc.
Hillary Rodham Clinton.(2009). Hillary Rodham Clinton. About the White House [Web]. Washington, DC: The White House Washington.
Retrieved February 11, 2009, from http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/first_ladies/hillaryclinton/
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When I picture Hilary Clinton immediately I think of women’s issues as well as family values and the community. Hilary Clinton has created an increase in awareness in all the areas of interest. Like Hilary Clinton, Donald Trump has created an increase in awareness in what he values. Although the two have separate causes, they both have created strong public awareness. Hilary portrayed her values for the proper care and education of children in her book, It Takes a Village and Other Lessons Children Teach Us. Donald Trump has also written books focusing on success and financial matters all can be easily identified with his name.
ReplyDeleteChristine,
ReplyDeleteYou are right, Hillary Clinton had to publicly deal with some very embarrassing and personal issues in front of the whole world. That is such a tough task to handle but as you stated, she was able to do it with such grace and professionalism. I couldn’t imagine having to deal with everything life throws at you in front of the public eye.
Your comment about how Mrs. Clinton does everything with the good of the country in mind really made me think. I hope that is true. However, I feel as Americans’, we have been taken advantage so much by politicians that I have a hard time trusting any of them, even if it is someone I support. I like your enthusiasm and trust in Clinton, I hope she continues to serve our country for many years to come.
Jenn