Clinton Embraces Mantle of Change

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Source: Associated Press

By BETH FOUHY

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) - Seeking to dispel rivals' claims that she can't bring needed change to Washington, Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton told supporters Sunday that her years in public life and willingness to seek common ground would produce real results as president.


Democratic presidential hopeful, U.S. Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y. talks to four-year-old Kelsey Couitt of Sunapee, N.H., during a campaign stop at the Hokinton Fair in Contoocook, N.H., Sunday, Sept. 2, 2007.(AP Photo/Jim Cole)


"I know some people think you have to choose between change and experience. With me, you don't have to choose," she said at a rally here.

Clinton unveiled a new campaign speech in New Hampshire, as the Labor Day weekend signaled the start of a final four-month sprint before voting begins.

She outlined several goals she wanted to achieve as president - restoring American leadership in the world; rebuilding the middle class; reforming government; and "reclaiming the future" for children.

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