Hillary Rodham Clinton released her memoir ‘Hard Choices’ on June 10, and it’s a total must-read. See the highlights below!
Former Secretary Of State and former First Lady to husband Bill Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton has released her memoir, Hard Choices, and there are a number of surprising revelations to be found within. Namely, how hers and President Barack Obama‘s meeting before the Democratic convention in 2008 was like an “awkward first date,” what she thinks about all the fuss surrounding her hair choices, and more. Read on for the highlights of Hard Choices!
Hillary Rodham Clinton: ‘Hard Choices’ Highlights — Five Things To Know
1. Hillary Opens Up About The Focus On Her Hair 2. Hillary Writes About Her Support Of LGBT Rights
“When I look back at my time as Secretary, I’m proud of the work we did to extend the circle of human dignity and human rights to include people historically excluded,” Hillary writes. In particular, she noted that in 2009, she extended the “full range of legally available benefits and allowances to same-sex domestic partners of Foreign Service staff serving abroad.”
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3. Hillary Has Yet To Decide Whether She Will Run In 2016
We find it hard to believe that Hillary hasn’t yet decided whether or not she will run for President in 2016, but she writes in Hard Choices that, “Having run for President before, I understand exactly how challenging it is on every front — not only on candidates but on their families as well. After having lost in 2008, I know that nothing is guaranteed, nothing can be taken for granted.”
Is this where we point out that Julia Louis-Dreyfus‘ character in Veep, Selina Meyer, also wrote a book and went on an extensive book tour while running a secret campaign for President? Yes? No? OK.
4. Hillary On “Awkward First Dates”
When Hillary met Barack Obama prior to the 2008 Democratic convention, she writes in Hard Choices that, “We stared at each other like two teenagers on an awkward first date, taking a few sips of Chardonnay. … both Barack and I and our staffs had long lists of grievances. It was time to clear the air.”
5. Hillary Regrets Her Part In The 2003 Iraq War
“I thought I had acted in good faith and made the best decision I could with the information I had,” Hillary writes. “And I wasn’t alone in getting it wrong. But I still got it wrong. Plain and simple.”
So, Favornaija, what do you think about Hard Choices? Will you be picking up your copy? Let us know!
– Amanda Michelle Steiner
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