Subject: Debate Opening Statement
From: Dan Schwerin <[email-masked]>
To: Ronald Klain <[email-masked]>, Karen Dunn <[email-masked]>, Jake Sullivan <[email-masked]>, Mandy Grunwald <[email-masked]>, Joel Benenson <[email-masked]>, Jim <[email-masked]>, Kristina Costa <[email-masked]>, Sara Solow <[email-masked]>, Jennifer Palmieri <[email-masked]>, John Podesta <[email-masked]>
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2015 19:50:57 -0500

Jake asked me to circulate this draft opening statement for your thoughts.

I’m Hillary Clinton and I’m running to make America work for everyone, not
just those at the top.  We’re standing again after the crisis, but big
changes in our economy have made it harder for families to get ahead. Costs
rising faster than wages.  Too many barriers to opportunity.  Too much
talent stuck on the sidelines.  And a return to failed Republican policies
will make it even harder.  So I’ll fight to create good-paying jobs, raise
incomes, and actually make a difference in people’s lives.  Bring down the
cost of prescription drugs and health care.  Guarantee equal pay for
women.  And make sure no one has to borrow a dime to pay tuition at a
public college or university.  We need a “No Ceilings Economy” where
everyone who works hard has a ladder of opportunity. Because America can
only live up to its potential when you can live up to yours.  You can count
on me to get up every day and fight for you and for our country.  (169
words)