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nytimes.com - 8/27/2008

Transcript - Hillary Rodham Clinton’s Democratic Convention Speech - Text

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The following is a transcript of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton's speech at the Democratic National Convention, as provided by CQ Transcriptions. Senator Clinton: Thank you. Thank you all. (APPLAUSE) Thank you. Thank you all very, very much. (APPLAUSE) Thank you. Thank you all very much. I... (APPLAUSE) I am so honored to be here tonight. (APPLAUSE) You know, I'm -- I'm here tonight as a proud ...

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