The Asian Age

I’m voting for my ‘ doer’ mother: Chelsea Clinton

Chelsea said she was voting for the progressiv­e who will protect the planet from climate change, communitie­s from gun violence, will reform the criminal justice system

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Philadelph­ia, July 29: Terming her mother as a “doer”, Chelsea Clinton on Friday said she will vote for Democratic presidenti­al candidate Hillary Clinton who is her “role model” and can protect the planet from climate change.

“This November, I am voting for a woman who is my role model as a mother and as an advocate. A woman who has spent her entire life working for children and families,” Chelsea said in her address to the Democratic National Convention introducin­g her mother.

In her speech, Chelsea ( 36) narrated the story of her mother, her values and family life and how

she grew up. “My mom is a listener and a doer, a woman driven by compassion, by faith, by kindness, a fierce sense of justice and a heart full of love. Mother Clinton never forgets who she is fighting for,” Chelsea said.

“She has worked to make it easier for foster kids to be adopted. For our 9/ 11 first responders to get the health care they deserve. For women around the world to be safe, to be treated with dignity to have more opportunit­ies,” she said.

Chelsea said she was voting for the progressiv­e who will protect the planet from climate change, communitie­s from gun violence, will reform the criminal justice system and believes that women’s rights are human rights and LGBT rights are human rights.

“I am voting for a fighter who never, ever gives up and who always believe we can do better, if we come together and work together,” Chelsea said as she introduced her mother to the audience. — PTI

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