Last night, decisively, Secretary Clinton achieved what
*no other woman in American history* has done - in capturing the Democratic
Party's nomination for President. Sure, this is apparently difficult to accept
for Senator Sanders and his supporters; though my complete allegiance has been
with Hillary from the outset of this election cycle, Bernie's campaign HAS been
vital in motivating additional involvement and bringing light to key issue we
face. There will be time to evaluate that, and to consider what of the Sanders
perspective needs to be retained as the Democratic Party, and the country, move
forward.
YET FOR NOW, let's all put aside our partisan politics
for a moment or two. Let's marvel in this historic moment for all Americans.
The tragic 9/11 attack was just a month after our
daughter Vered was born. The events of that day sparked fifteen years of subsequent
challenge to our politics and world view, ups and downs with the economy, and
questioning our very national identity. Watching the news unfurl that day, we
asked "what kind of world have we brought her into?"
And as of today, she will never know a world in which a
woman or man can't be considered to serve our nation in any capacity. That all
American girls and boys, women and men, can truly aspire toward filling *any*
role in our society - though seemingly a pedestrian idea - is nothing short of
revolutionary.
I have had the privilege to advocate for equality issues
of all sorts for some 30+ years. And I am grateful for the efforts of those who
showed this generation, by example, how to finally make this happen. There is,
as always, much for us to do, together, to strengthen and improve our country
and world. For now, this moment, let us join together to celebrate this initial
milestone...
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