Re: Topper for New Hampshire
Truth Sent from my iPhone On Apr 19, 2015, at 4:20 PM, John Podesta wrote: I know she has begun to hate everyday Americans, but I think we should use it once the first time she says I'm running for president because you and everyday Americans need a champion. I think if she doesn't say it once, people will notice and say we false started in Iowa. On Apr 19, 2015 3:58 PM, "Jake Sullivan" wrote:> We are. Will insert something in next couple hours.>>>> On Apr 19, 2015, at 3:48 PM, Jennifer Palmieri <> jpalmieri@hillaryclinton.com> wrote:>> I think this looks good, but thought we were going to take one of the> small biz policy ideas - like access to credit - highlight that in her> remarks?>> Sent from my iPhone>> On Apr 19, 2015, at 3:46 PM, Dan Schwerin > wrote:>> Based on Iowa experience, she'll use it as a guide but stay reasonably> close.>> On Sun, Apr 19, 2015 at 3:42 PM, Robby Mook > wrote:>>> These are TPs that she will use as a guide or is she going to deliver>> this as written?>>>> On Sun, Apr 19, 2015 at 2:53 PM, Dan Schwerin <>> dschwerin@hillaryclinton.com> wrote:>>>>> Here's what I'm thinking for NH topper. Took some of her language from>>> the Fruit Company transcript, added in the bowling alley story and NH>>> specific stats. Thoughts?>>>>>>>>> *HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON*>>>>>> *REMARKS AT WHITNEY BROTHERS*>>>>>> *KEENE, NEW HAMPSHIRE*>>>>>> *MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2015*>>>>>>>>>>>> I’m delighted to be here at Whitney Brothers, a great family-owned and>>> operated small business in the classic New Hampshire tradition. I just had>>> a chance to see some of the high-quality, high-skilled work here, marrying>>> new technology with 100 years of dedication and craftsmanship.>>>>>> And of course I love that you’re designing furniture specifically for>>> the needs of our youngest children and their parents. When I had Chelsea,>>> a crib was just a crib. But today, as I’ve learned since my granddaughter>>> was born, so much more care and expertise goes into everything for our>>> babies. So thank you for being pioneers in an area that’s so important to>>> every new family.>>>>>> I wanted to come here on my first day in New Hampshire because small>>> businesses like Whitney Brothers are the backbone of this state’s economy>>> and a key to jumpstarting growth and innovation across our country. [Small>>> businesses employ more than half of all of New Hampshire’s private sector>>> workers – and they create two out of every three new jobs in the state.]>>>>>> When I was growing up, my father ran a small business in Chicago – and I>>> mean very small. He printed fabric for draperies and then he went out and>>> sold them. Sometimes he could hire a few day laborers to help, sometimes>>> my mom and my brothers and I pitched in. But mostly he was doing>>> everything himself. He was a real waste-not want-not, pay-as-you-go, no>>> complaining kind of guy. So I learned early on just how tough it is to>>> make a business like this work.>>>>>>>>>>>> I’m sure you all have your own stories and experiences about this. When>>> I was in Iowa last week, a young man told me about what it was like trying>>> to buy the bowling alley where he had worked as a teenager.>>>>>>>>>>>> He had experience, talent, a college degree, and a plan to build a great>>> business. But he also had a lot of student debt. Not because he was>>> irresponsible and living beyond his means. Because he did was he was>>> supposed to do. He got an education. He invested in his own future. But>>> all the banks saw was debt. So it was a real struggle.>>>>>>>>>>>> And that’s the opposite of what we want to see in this country – which>>> is more young people being able to start businesses, create jobs, and live>>> their dreams.>>>>>>>>>>>> Here in New Hampshire and across our country, Americans have come back>>> from tough economic times. Our economy and our country are in much better>>> shape because families did whatever it took to make it work.>>>>>>>>>>>> Unemployment is down, and in most places homes are worth something real>>> again. Americans are starting to think about the future again. Going back>>> to school. Changing jobs. Starting a business. Doing the right things to>>> get ahead.>>>>>>>>>>>> But as that young man in Iowa experienced, all the breaks still seem to>>> go to those already at the top. There’s something wrong when it’s so easy>>> for big corporations to get a tax break but so hard for small businesses to>>> get a loan.>>>>>>>>>>>> America ranks 46th in the world in how hard it is to start a new>>> business. We should be number one. It takes longer to start a business in>>> the United State than in France.>>>>>>>>>>>> Now, New Hampshire is one of the best places in the country to start a>>> business. You’ve got fewer onerous regulations that defy commonsense, like>>> excessive occupational licensing that keeps young people from entering new>>> fields. And your terrific governor, Maggie Hassan, created a program to>>> help people who lost their jobs in the recession get back on their feet and>>> start new businesses. That’s an idea we should be looking at expanding>>> across the country.>>>>>>>>>>>> So I want to hear directly from all of you about your own experiences>>> and your own dreams -- about the obstacles and the successes that you’ve>>> encountered and what we can do to help more small businesses thrive.>>>>>>>>>>>> I’m running for President because you and Americans everywhere need a>>> champion. And I want to be that champion. So you can do more than just>>> get by -- you can get ahead and stay ahead. And starting a small business>>> seems less like a gamble and more like an opportunity.>>>>>> I’m taking on four big fights:>>>>>> First, we need to build an economy for tomorrow, instead of yesterday,>>> where being middle class means something again. And that starts right here>>> with small businesses like Whitney Brothers, creating good jobs and helping>>> people get ahead.>>>>>> Second, we need to strengthen our families and communities, because when>>> families are strong, America is strong.>>>>>> Third, it’s time to fix our broken political system. I want to get>>> things done, so I’ll work with anyone who has a good idea. But I’ll also>>> take on the powerful forces trying to take us backwards. We need to get>>> rid of all the unaccountable money, even if it takes a constitutional>>> amendment.>>>>>> Fourth, I’ll protect our country from the threats that we see, and the>>> ones that are on the horizon.>>>>>> All four of these fights will put us up against some pretty powerful>>> opposition. But I’ve spent my whole life fighting for children, for>>> families, standing up for America. And I think people know... I don’t>>> quit.>>>>>> For me, this really is about doing everything I can to make sure that>>> every child -- not just my grandchild, but every child -- has a chance to>>> live up to his or her God-given potential. That’s what I was raised to>>> believe by my church and my family, and that’s what I’ll be fighting for in>>> this campaign.>>>>>>>>>>>> I’m going to work my heart out to earn every vote -- starting with>>> yours.>>>>>>>>>>>> Thank you for helping me start this campaign here in New Hampshire.>>> Now, I’m eager to hear from you how these challenges are impacting your>>> lives and your businesses, to share some of my ideas, to ask you some>>> questions, and to answer some of yours.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
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