Washington Bureau

This Is Our Country

Clinton was the only of the three candidates to rock it out, making her entrance to the John Cougar Mellencamp song, “This Is Our Country.”

And that’s pretty much the theme she stuck to as she launched into her speech – which at times bordered on school lecture - about the power of the presidency.

She criticized President Bush for abuse of power before launching into a litany of areas the president has failed.

“He has abused his power while failing to understand its purpose,” Clinton said.

Clinton said she would be the one to bring change
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“The magnitude of the problems before us present a unique challenge and chance to bring this generation of Americans together,” she said. “A new president will inherit the job at a time of unprecedented challenges and threats. … That’s why it’s so important we restore balance and integrity to the presidency.”

If elected, Clinton said she would restore faith, openness and “evidence-based decision making” to government. She also said she would restore respect for the other branches of government.

-- Amy Dominello
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