Clinton celebrates Women's History Month

Posted By P.J. Aroon Friday, March 26, 2010 - 5:27 PM Share

Secretary Clinton -- who has made history herself -- celebrated Women's History Month yesterday in an event on Capitol Hill that was hosted by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. Among her remarks, Clinton said:

Nick Kristof said about two weeks ago something that has really stuck with me. He said, "You know, in the 19th century, the great moral struggle was the struggle against slavery. In the 20th century, the great moral struggle was the struggle against totalitarianism, and in the 21st century, the great moral struggle is to finish according women and girls everywhere -- [applause] -- the same opportunities and rights that their men and boys in their societies have." [Applause.]

For an argument for why the world needs more female lawmakers, check out the recent FP piece, "More Nancy Pelosis, Please."

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