Clinton to Veterans: I Believe the U.S. is ‘Exceptional’

Monica Sanchez | July 25, 2016
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Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton told attendees of a veterans convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Monday that she believes the U.S. is “an exceptional nation” and has “the world’s greatest military.”

“Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise,” she added, jabbing at her Republican rival Donald Trump for criticizing the military as ineffective under the Obama administration.

Clinton argued that part of what makes America exceptional is its relationships with other countries.

“I believe in standing with our allies because they are part of what makes us exceptional,” she said. “No other country in the world has relationships like we do.”

“Generations of American troops fought, and yes, died, to secure those bonds," she went on, "because they knew we were safer with more friends and partners and fewer adversaries and enemies."

Clinton told the VFW National Convention that she favors diplomacy and believes that military force “must only be used as a last resort.”

“I believe with all my heart in democracy and I believe in diplomacy," she said. "It’s often the only way to avoid conflicts that can end up exacting certain costs.”

“I believe the most sacred responsibility of a Commander-in-Chief is deciding whether to send men and women into battle,” she continued. “I know how serious this is. Force must only be used as a last resort and only with a clear and well-thought-out strategy."

"Our troops deserve nothing less. America expects nothing less,” she added.

Hillary Clinton's remarks come just hours ahead of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia.

Check out a clip from her remarks below and watch her full speech HERE.

 

 

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