In her first public comments on women’s issues since the Women’s March on Washington on January 21, Hillary Clinton declared that the “future is female.” The remarks came in a video played at the 2017 Markers Conference in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. The conference began on February 6.
“Despite all the challenges we face, I remain convinced that yes, the future is female,” Clinton, who became the first female presidential nominee of a national party, said in the video. “We need strong women to step up and speak out. We need you to dare greatly and lead boldly. So please, set an example for every woman and girl out there who’s worried about what the future holds and wonders whether our rights, opportunities and values will endure.”
She also reminded the audience that, “You are the heroes and history makers, the glass ceiling breakers of the future. As I’ve said before, I’ll say again, never doubt that you are valuable and powerful and deserving of every chance and opportunity in the world.”
Clinton, who attended Donald Trump’s inauguration with her husband, former President Bill Clinton, has commented on a few issues since the inauguration on her Twitter page. She voiced her support for the Women’s March, writing, “Thanks for standing, speaking & marching for our values @womensmarch. Important as ever. I truly believe we’re always Stronger Together.”
She also said she supported the protesters who came out on January 28 against Trump’s immigration executive order.
On February 3, Clinton remembered Ruline Steninger, who died at 103 years old. Steininger appeared in a commercial for Clinton and said she wanted to see a woman president before her death. However, she did not get to see that dream come to fruition.
At 103, Ruline Steininger had an energy & vibrancy all should aspire to. My thoughts & prayers are w/ her family.
This is hardly going to be the last time we will hear from Clinton. Earlier this month, The Associated Press reported that she will write a book of essays inspired by her favorite quotes. The book will be published by Simon & Schuster before the end of 2017.
“These are the words I live by,” Clinton said in a statement on February 1. “These quotes have helped me celebrate the good times, laugh at the absurd times, persevere during the hard times and deepen my appreciation of all life has to offer.”
