COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton told college Democrats on Saturday she would create a national academy to train public servants.
"I'm going to be asking a new generation to serve," she said. "I think just like our military academies, we need to give a totally all-paid education to young men and women who will serve their country in a public service position."
An older woman carrying a sign that said "She doesn't care, all she wants is the power" yelled at Clinton while the New York senator was speaking in a ballroom on the University of South Carolina campus. Students attending the College Democrats of America convention shouted down the woman down and pushed her from the room.
"One of the things I love about politics, you never know what the day will bring," Clinton said.
Clinton was an intern with the Children's Defense Fund, which advocates for minority, poor and disabled children.
"I loved her personal stories. ... It wasn't her generic speech," said Katelyn Porter, president of the College Democrats chapter at Roger Williams University in Rhode Island.
Porter, who is from Boston and works for a nonprofit organization that helps low-income families, said she has not decided which Democratic candidate she will support. "But Hillary is definitely at the top of the list," she said.
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2 comments:
Jason,
Thanks for bringing attention to the movement to build a Public Service Academy. One thing the AP article doesn't mention, however, is that the Academy movement extends far beyond Sen. Clinton and her campaign. We have earned the support of liberals and conservatives alike -- the last three superintendents of West Point are part of our effort. In fact, I might say that "populist conservatives" are among our strongest supporters. I hope that you and your readers will visit our website to learn more:
http://www.uspublicserviceacademy.org
Thanks,
Chris
Thanks Chris! I have added a separate post promoting the U.S. Public Service Academy. What your organization is doing is great.
Thanks for commenting!
Jason
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