Brown, Ward introduce Clinton

ryanteaguebeckwith — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:42:51 -0400

Hillary Clinton is coming out now, flanked by Wake County commissioners Lindy Brown and Betty Lou Ward.

"We all know that this is trying times in our nation's history," Brown said in a brief introduction. "We're struggling with a failing economy, the burden of skyrocketing gas prices, increased college tuition and the high cost of health care."

Ward then spoke briefly, calling Wake Tech a "great economic developer in our community."

She said she first met Clinton 20 years ago at a political event, when the then first lady of Arkansas was promoting an early childhood program.

Ward said afterward Clinton sent her a handwritten note, which she regrettably threw away.

Taking the stage a minute later, Clinton said she'd make it up to her.

"Betty Lou, I'll send you another note," Clinton said.

"From the White House," yelled a man in the audience.

"... on White House stationery," Clinton added.

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