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sent randi edits to nick On Mar 12, 2016, at 7:24 PM, Nick Merrill <[email protected]> wrote: Please hold. On Mar 12, 2016, at 7:12 PM, Dominic Lowell <[email protected]> wrote: !!!! On Saturday, March 12, 2016, Lauren Peterson <[email protected]> wrote: > Thank you!! Will post on medium ASAP -- please shout if anyone has > objections. > > On Mar 12, 2016, at 7:10 PM, Megan Rooney <[email protected] > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>> wrote: > > + Speech drafts for everyone's visibility > > On Sat, Mar 12, 2016 at 7:09 PM, Megan Rooney <[email protected] > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>> wrote: > >> The Secretary approved the statement, with small tweaks. Attached are >> two versions, tracked and clean. This is good to go. Thanks all. >> >> On Sat, Mar 12, 2016 at 5:06 PM, Lauren Peterson < >> [email protected] >> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>> wrote: >> >>> Apologies, this is the correct version. >>> >>> On Sat, Mar 12, 2016 at 5:00 PM, Lauren Peterson < >>> [email protected] >>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>> wrote: >>> >>>> Updated here. >>>> >>>> Thank you! >>>> >>>> On Sat, Mar 12, 2016 at 4:59 PM, Nick Merrill < >>>> [email protected] >>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Megan can you send back? Need to print. >>>>> >>>>> On Mar 12, 2016, at 4:51 PM, Maya Harris <[email protected] >>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Pls make one small change. Swap this out for current PEPFAR sentence: >>>>> >>>>> We should increase global funding for HIV and AIDS prevention and >>>>> treatment. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Mar 12, 2016, at 4:39 PM, Lauren Peterson < >>>>> [email protected] >>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Also + Corey! >>>>> >>>>> On Sat, Mar 12, 2016 at 4:15 PM, Megan Rooney < >>>>> [email protected] >>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> OK everybody -- here is the latest revised draft. New first graf. >>>>>> Everything else is the same. >>>>>> >>>>>> Nick is getting this to her. >>>>>> >>>>>> *HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON* >>>>>> >>>>>> *STATEMENT ON HIV AND AIDS* >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Yesterday, at Nancy Reagan’s funeral, I said something inaccurate >>>>>> when speaking about the Reagans’ record on HIV and AIDS. Since then, I’ve >>>>>> heard from countless people who were devastated by the loss of friends and >>>>>> loved ones, and hurt and disappointed by what I said, and I understand >>>>>> why. I made a mistake, plain and simple. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> I want to use this opportunity to talk not only about where we’ve >>>>>> come from but where we must go in the fight against HIV and AIDS. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> To be clear, the Reagans did not start a national conversation about >>>>>> HIV and AIDS. Unfortunately, the opposite was true. That distinction >>>>>> belongs to generations of brave men and women who started not just a >>>>>> conversation but a movement that continues to this day. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> The AIDS crisis in America began as a quiet, deadly epidemic. Because >>>>>> of discrimination and disregard, it remained that way for far too long. >>>>>> When many in positions of power turned a blind eye, it was groups like ACT >>>>>> UP, Gay Men’s Health Crisis and others that came forward to shatter the >>>>>> silence. They organized and marched, held die-ins on the steps of city >>>>>> halls and vigils in the streets. They fought alongside a few courageous >>>>>> voices in Washington, like U.S. Representative Henry Waxman, who spoke out >>>>>> from the floor of Congress. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Then there were all the people whose names we don’t often hear today >>>>>> – the unsung heroes who fought on the frontlines of the crisis, from >>>>>> hospital wards and bedsides, some with their last breath. Slowly, too >>>>>> slowly, ignorance was crowded out by information. People who had once >>>>>> closed their eyes opened their hearts. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> If not for those advocates, activists and ordinary, heroic people, we >>>>>> would not be where we are in preventing and treating HIV and AIDS. Their >>>>>> courage – and their refusal to accept silence as the status quo – saved >>>>>> lives. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> We’ve come a long way. But we still have work to do to eradicate this >>>>>> disease for good and to erase the stigma that is an echo of a shameful and >>>>>> painful period in our country’s history. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> This issue is important to me. At the 1992 Democratic National >>>>>> Convention, when my husband accepted the nomination for president, we >>>>>> marked a break with the past by having two HIV-positive speakers -- the >>>>>> first time that ever happened at a national convention. As First Lady, I >>>>>> brought together world leaders to strategize and coordinate efforts to take >>>>>> on HIV and AIDS around the world. In the Senate, I put forward legislation >>>>>> to expand global AIDS research and assistance and to increase prevention >>>>>> and education. And as Secretary of State, I launched a campaign to usher in >>>>>> an AIDS-free generation >>>>>> <http://www.state.gov/secretary/20092013clinton/rm/2011/11/176810.htm> >>>>>> through prevention and treatment, targeting the populations at greatest >>>>>> risk of contracting HIV. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> The AIDS crisis looks very different today. There are more options >>>>>> for treatment and prevention than ever before. More people with HIV are >>>>>> leading full and happy lives. But HIV and AIDS are still with us. They >>>>>> continue to disproportionately impact communities of color, transgender >>>>>> people, young people and gay and bisexual men. There are still 1.2 million >>>>>> people living with HIV in the United States today, with about 50,000 people >>>>>> newly diagnosed each year. In Sub-Saharan Africa, almost 60 percent of >>>>>> people with HIV are women and girls. Even though the tools exist to end >>>>>> this epidemic once and for all, there are still far too many people dying >>>>>> today. That is absolutely inexcusable. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> I believe there’s even more we can – and must – do together. For >>>>>> starters, let’s continue to increase HIV and AIDS research and invest in >>>>>> the promising innovations that research is producing. Medications like PrEP >>>>>> are proving effective in preventing HIV infection; we should expand access >>>>>> to that drug for everyone, including at-risk populations. We should call on >>>>>> Republican governors to put people’s health and well-being ahead of >>>>>> politics and extend Medicaid, which would provide healthcare to those with >>>>>> HIV and AIDS. We should call on states to reform outdated and stigmatizing >>>>>> HIV criminalization laws. We should increase funding for the President's >>>>>> Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). And we should cap out-of-pocket >>>>>> expenses and drug costs, and hold companies like Turing and Valeant >>>>>> accountable when they attempt to gouge patients by jacking up the price of >>>>>> lifesaving medications. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> We’re still surrounded by memories of loved ones lost and lives cut >>>>>> short. But we’re also surrounded by survivors who are fighting harder than >>>>>> ever. We owe it to them and to future generations to continue that fight >>>>>> together. For the first time, an AIDS-free generation is in sight. As >>>>>> president, I promise you that I will not let up until we reach that goal. >>>>>> We will not leave anyone behind. >>>>>> >>>>>> On Sat, Mar 12, 2016 at 4:09 PM, Megan Rooney < >>>>>> [email protected] >>>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> I am on the phone with Nick now >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Sat, Mar 12, 2016 at 4:06 PM, Jake Sullivan < >>>>>>> [email protected] >>>>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>> >>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Nick what do we have to do to get this out? >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Mar 12, 2016, at 4:04 PM, Lauren Peterson < >>>>>>>> [email protected] >>>>>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>> >>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Edits, rather -- they updated a few of the numbers. Sorry! >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Sat, Mar 12, 2016 at 4:02 PM, Lauren Peterson < >>>>>>>> [email protected] >>>>>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>> >>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Here is an updated version with a few notes from research. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I think we really should do everything we can to get this up >>>>>>>>> today, if at all possible (fingers crossed). Does not seem to be dying down >>>>>>>>> online, either. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On Sat, Mar 12, 2016 at 4:01 PM, Xochitl Hinojosa < >>>>>>>>> [email protected] >>>>>>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>> >>>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Flagging that there was a whole segment on MSNBC where someone >>>>>>>>>> with HIV/AIDS said that HRC's apology wasn't enough. Buzzfeed is also >>>>>>>>>> writing a follow up piece on whether our supporters and activists were >>>>>>>>>> satisfied. While I pointed them to folks who can be helpful, I'm sure >>>>>>>>>> they'll find supporters who aren't satisfied. LGBT media is also hearing >>>>>>>>>> from angry people. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> On Sat, Mar 12, 2016 at 3:56 PM, Nick Merrill < >>>>>>>>>> [email protected] >>>>>>>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>> >>>>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Adding Maya. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> On Mar 12, 2016, at 3:26 PM, Megan Rooney < >>>>>>>>>>> [email protected] >>>>>>>>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>> >>>>>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> OK everyone -- >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Here is a revised draft of a statement. It does include the >>>>>>>>>>> words "I made a mistake" in the first line. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> We need a strategy for getting her to approve this. I don't >>>>>>>>>>> know if that means someone who is traveling with her (Maya?) making the >>>>>>>>>>> case... or something else. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> File attached as well. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Nick -- I am officially handing this off to you! >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> ** >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Yesterday, at Nancy Reagan’s funeral, I made a mistake in >>>>>>>>>>> speaking about the Reagans’ record on HIV and AIDS. Since then, I’ve heard >>>>>>>>>>> from countless people who were devastated by the loss of friends and loved >>>>>>>>>>> ones, and hurt and disappointed by what I said, and I understand why. My >>>>>>>>>>> comment was just wrong. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> I want to use this opportunity to talk not only about where >>>>>>>>>>> we’ve come from but where we must go in the fight against HIV and AIDS. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> To be clear, the Reagans did not start a national conversation >>>>>>>>>>> about HIV and AIDS. Unfortunately, the opposite was true. That distinction >>>>>>>>>>> belongs to generations of brave men and women who started not just a >>>>>>>>>>> conversation but a movement that continues to this day. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> The AIDS crisis in America began as a quiet, deadly epidemic. >>>>>>>>>>> Because of discrimination and disregard, it remained that way for far too >>>>>>>>>>> long. When many in positions of power turned a blind eye, it was groups >>>>>>>>>>> like ACT UP, Gay Men’s Health Crisis and others that came forward to >>>>>>>>>>> shatter the silence. They organized and marched, held die-ins on the steps >>>>>>>>>>> of city halls and vigils in the streets. They fought alongside a few >>>>>>>>>>> courageous voices in Washington, like U.S. Representative Henry Waxman, who >>>>>>>>>>> spoke out from the floor of Congress. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Then there were all the people whose names we don’t often hear >>>>>>>>>>> today – the unsung heroes who fought on the frontlines of the crisis, from >>>>>>>>>>> hospital wards and bedsides, some with their last breath. Slowly, too >>>>>>>>>>> slowly, ignorance was crowded out by information. People who had once >>>>>>>>>>> closed their eyes opened their hearts. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> If not for those advocates, activists and ordinary, heroic >>>>>>>>>>> people, we would not be where we are in preventing and treating HIV and >>>>>>>>>>> AIDS. Their courage – and their refusal to accept silence as the status quo >>>>>>>>>>> – saved lives. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> We’ve come a long way. But we still have work to do to eradicate >>>>>>>>>>> this disease for good and to erase the stigma that is an echo of a shameful >>>>>>>>>>> and painful period in our country’s history. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> I’ve been committed to this work for a long time. At the 1992 >>>>>>>>>>> Democratic National Convention, when my husband accepted the nomination for >>>>>>>>>>> president, we marked a break with the past by having two HIV-positive >>>>>>>>>>> speakers -- the first time that ever happened at a national convention. As >>>>>>>>>>> First Lady, I brought together world leaders to strategize and coordinate >>>>>>>>>>> efforts to take on HIV and AIDS around the world. In the Senate, I put >>>>>>>>>>> forward legislation to expand global AIDS research and assistance and to >>>>>>>>>>> increase prevention and education. And as Secretary of State, I launched a >>>>>>>>>>> campaign to usher in an AIDS-free generation >>>>>>>>>>> <http://www.state.gov/secretary/20092013clinton/rm/2011/11/176810.htm> >>>>>>>>>>> through prevention and treatment, targeting the populations at greatest >>>>>>>>>>> risk of contracting HIV. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> The AIDS crisis looks very different today. There are more >>>>>>>>>>> options for treatment and prevention than ever before. More people with HIV >>>>>>>>>>> are leading full and happy lives. But HIV and AIDS are still with us. They >>>>>>>>>>> continue to disproportionately impact communities of color, transgender >>>>>>>>>>> people, young people and gay and bisexual men. There are still 1.2 million >>>>>>>>>>> people living with HIV in the United States today, with 40,000 people newly >>>>>>>>>>> diagnosed each year. In Sub-Saharan Africa, more than 60 percent of people >>>>>>>>>>> with HIV are women and girls. Even though the tools exist to end this >>>>>>>>>>> epidemic once and for all, there are still far too many people dying today. >>>>>>>>>>> That is absolutely inexcusable. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> I believe there’s even more we can – and must – do together. For >>>>>>>>>>> starters, let’s continue to increase HIV and AIDS research and invest in >>>>>>>>>>> the promising innovations that research is producing. Medications like PrEP >>>>>>>>>>> are proving effective in preventing HIV infection; we should expand access >>>>>>>>>>> to that drug for everyone, including at-risk populations. We should call on >>>>>>>>>>> Republican governors to put people’s health and well-being ahead of >>>>>>>>>>> politics and extend Medicaid, which would provide healthcare to those with >>>>>>>>>>> HIV and AIDS. We should call on states to reform outdated and stigmatizing >>>>>>>>>>> HIV criminalization laws. We should increase funding for the President's >>>>>>>>>>> Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). And we should cap out-of-pocket >>>>>>>>>>> expenses and drug costs, and hold companies like Turing and Valeant >>>>>>>>>>> accountable when they attempt to gouge patients by jacking up the price of >>>>>>>>>>> lifesaving medications. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> We’re still surrounded by memories of loved ones lost and lives >>>>>>>>>>> cut short. But we’re also surrounded by survivors who are fighting harder >>>>>>>>>>> than ever. We owe it to them and to future generations to continue that >>>>>>>>>>> fight together. For the first time, an AIDS-free generation is in sight. As >>>>>>>>>>> president, I promise you that I will not let up until we reach that goal. >>>>>>>>>>> We will not leave anyone behind. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> On Sat, Mar 12, 2016 at 3:01 PM, Megan Rooney < >>>>>>>>>>> [email protected] >>>>>>>>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>> >>>>>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> HIV and AIDS is way more elegant, too. >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> I think the chances of her OK-ing this statement with that top >>>>>>>>>>>> are slim. Lauren is walking that back a little. We will have a revised >>>>>>>>>>>> draft to send around shortly. >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> On Sat, Mar 12, 2016 at 2:33 PM, Kristina Schake < >>>>>>>>>>>> [email protected] >>>>>>>>>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>> >>>>>>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> Chad's suggestions in all caps. We always need to say HIV and >>>>>>>>>>>>> AIDS not HIV/AIDS. >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> YESTERDAY I MADE A MISTAKE IN SPEAKING ABOUT NANCY REAGAN'S >>>>>>>>>>>>> record on HIV AND AIDS. I’ve heard from countless people who are hurt and >>>>>>>>>>>>> disappointed by what I said, WHO WERE DEVASTATED BY THE LOSSES OF THEIR >>>>>>>>>>>>> FRIENDS AND LOVED ONES. I'M SORRY FOR THE PAIN MY COMMENTS CAUSED AND I >>>>>>>>>>>>> WANT TO USE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO TALK ABOUT NOT ONLY WHERE WE'VE COME FROM >>>>>>>>>>>>> BUT WHERE WE MUST GO IN THIS FIGHT AGAINST HIV AND AIDS. >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> TO BE CLEAR, The Reagans did not start a national conversation >>>>>>>>>>>>> about HIV AND AIDS – unfortunately, the opposite was true. That distinction >>>>>>>>>>>>> belongs to generations of brave men and women who started not just a >>>>>>>>>>>>> conversation, but a movement that continues to this day. >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> The AIDS crisis in America began as a quiet, deadly epidemic. >>>>>>>>>>>>> When many in positions of power turned a blind eye, it was groups like ACT >>>>>>>>>>>>> UP, Gay Men’s Health Crisis, and others that came forward to shatter the >>>>>>>>>>>>> silence. They organized and marched, held die-ins on the steps of city >>>>>>>>>>>>> halls and vigils in the streets. They fought alongside a few courageous >>>>>>>>>>>>> voices in Washington, like U.S. Representative Henry Waxman, who spoke out >>>>>>>>>>>>> from the floor of Congress. >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> And then there were all the people whose names we don’t often >>>>>>>>>>>>> hear today – the unsung heroes who fought on the frontlines of the crisis, >>>>>>>>>>>>> from hospital wards and bedsides, some with their last breath. Slowly – too >>>>>>>>>>>>> slowly – ignorance was crowded out by information. People who had once >>>>>>>>>>>>> closed their eyes opened their hearts. >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> If not for those advocates, activists, and ordinary people, we >>>>>>>>>>>>> would not be where we are in preventing and treating HIV AND AIDS. Their >>>>>>>>>>>>> courage – and their refusal to accept silence as the status quo – saved >>>>>>>>>>>>> lives. >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> We’ve come a long way since. But we still have work to do to >>>>>>>>>>>>> eradicate this disease for good, and erase the stigma that is an echo of a >>>>>>>>>>>>> shameful and painful period in our country’s history. >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> This is work that I’ve been committed to for a long time. As >>>>>>>>>>>>> First Lady, I brought together world leaders to strategize and coordinate >>>>>>>>>>>>> efforts to take on HIV AND AIDS around the globe. In the Senate, I put >>>>>>>>>>>>> forward legislation to expand global AIDS research and assistance, and >>>>>>>>>>>>> increase prevention and education. And as Secretary of State, I launched a >>>>>>>>>>>>> campaign to usher in an AIDS-free generation through prevention and >>>>>>>>>>>>> treatment, targeting the populations at greatest risk of contracting HIV >>>>>>>>>>>>> (including key populations at risk of discrimination), and investing in >>>>>>>>>>>>> innovative research and technology. >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> I believe there’s even more we can do together. For starters, >>>>>>>>>>>>> we should call on Republican governors to put people’s health and >>>>>>>>>>>>> well-being ahead of politics and extend Medicaid, which would provide >>>>>>>>>>>>> health care to those living with HIV AND AIDS. And we should cap >>>>>>>>>>>>> out-of-pocket expenses, and hold companies like Turing and Valeant >>>>>>>>>>>>> accountable when they attempt to gouge prices of lifesaving medications. >>>>>>>>>>>>> And we should expand access to medications like PrEP. >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> The AIDS crisis looks very different today. We’re still >>>>>>>>>>>>> surrounded by memories of loved ones lost and lives cut short. But we’re >>>>>>>>>>>>> also surrounded by survivors who are fighting harder than ever. We owe it >>>>>>>>>>>>> to them, and to future generations, to continue that fight together. There >>>>>>>>>>>>> are more options for treatment and prevention than ever before. BUT IN >>>>>>>>>>>>> EXCUSABLY, HIV AND AIDS CONTINUES TO DISPROPORTIONATELY IMPACT COMMUNITIES >>>>>>>>>>>>> OF COLOR, TRANSGENDER PEOPLE, YOUTH AND STILL GAY AND BISEXUAL MEN. WHEN >>>>>>>>>>>>> THE TOOLS EXIST TO END THIS EPIDEMIC ONCE AND FOR ALL, THERE ARE STILL FAR >>>>>>>>>>>>> TOO MANY PEOPLE DYING TODAY. >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> More people with HIV are leading full, happy lives. For the >>>>>>>>>>>>> first time, an AIDS-free generation is in sight. And AS PRESIDENT, I >>>>>>>>>>>>> PROMISE YOU THAT I WILL NOT let up until we reach that goal. >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> On Sat, Mar 12, 2016 at 2:08 PM, Jake Sullivan < >>>>>>>>>>>>> [email protected] >>>>>>>>>>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > wrote: >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Sure. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> *From:* Teddy Goff [mailto:[email protected] >>>>>>>>>>>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>] >>>>>>>>>>>>>> *Sent:* Saturday, March 12, 2016 2:07 PM >>>>>>>>>>>>>> *To:* Megan Rooney <[email protected] >>>>>>>>>>>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> *Cc:* Jake Sullivan <[email protected] >>>>>>>>>>>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>>; >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Lauren Peterson <[email protected] >>>>>>>>>>>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>>; >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Robby Mook <[email protected] >>>>>>>>>>>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>>; >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Kristina Schake <[email protected] >>>>>>>>>>>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>>; >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Dominic Lowell <[email protected] >>>>>>>>>>>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>>; >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Dennis Cheng <[email protected] >>>>>>>>>>>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>>; >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Jessica Morales Rocketto <[email protected] >>>>>>>>>>>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>>; >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Christina Reynolds <[email protected] >>>>>>>>>>>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>>; >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Jenna Lowenstein <[email protected] >>>>>>>>>>>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>>; >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Xochitl Hinojosa <[email protected] >>>>>>>>>>>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>>; >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Maya Harris <[email protected] >>>>>>>>>>>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>>; >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Zac Petkanas <[email protected] >>>>>>>>>>>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>>; >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Amanda Renteria <[email protected] >>>>>>>>>>>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>>; >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Jennifer Palmieri <[email protected] >>>>>>>>>>>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>>; >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Dan Schwerin <[email protected] >>>>>>>>>>>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>>; >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Nick Merrill <[email protected] >>>>>>>>>>>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>>; >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Brian Fallon <[email protected] >>>>>>>>>>>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>>; >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Aditi Hardikar <[email protected] >>>>>>>>>>>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>>>>>>>> *Subject:* Re: looping back on yesterday >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Could we delete "and I said so right away"? Don't think that >>>>>>>>>>>>>> gets us any extra credit and think it just sounds a hair defensive. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> On Saturday, March 12, 2016, Megan Rooney < >>>>>>>>>>>>>> [email protected] >>>>>>>>>>>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Per Jake, we're tweaking the opening graf here. Otherwise no >>>>>>>>>>>>>> changes yet to the rest of this statement. To create a process here, >>>>>>>>>>>>>> please send Lauren and me your edits by 230pm. Then we'll get this out. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> I’ve heard from countless people who are hurt and >>>>>>>>>>>>>> disappointed by what I said yesterday at Nancy Reagan's funeral about the >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Reagans' record on HIV/AIDS, and I understand why. The comment was just >>>>>>>>>>>>>> wrong, and I said so right away. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> The Reagans did not start a national conversation about >>>>>>>>>>>>>> HIV/AIDS. Unfortunately, the opposite is true. That distinction belongs to >>>>>>>>>>>>>> generations of brave men and women who started not just a conversation, but >>>>>>>>>>>>>> a movement that continues to this day. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> The AIDS crisis in America began as a quiet, deadly epidemic. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> When many in positions of power turned a blind eye, it was groups like ACT >>>>>>>>>>>>>> UP, Gay Men’s Health Crisis, and others that came forward to shatter the >>>>>>>>>>>>>> silence. They organized and marched, held die-ins on the steps of city >>>>>>>>>>>>>> halls and vigils in the streets. They fought alongside a few courageous >>>>>>>>>>>>>> voices in Washington, like U.S. Representative Henry Waxman, who spoke out >>>>>>>>>>>>>> from the floor of Congress. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Then there were all the people whose names we don’t hear and >>>>>>>>>>>>>> maybe don't even know – the unsung heroes who fought on the front lines of >>>>>>>>>>>>>> the crisis, from hospital wards and bedsides, some with their last breath. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Slowly, too slowly, ignorance was crowded out by information. People who >>>>>>>>>>>>>> had once closed their eyes opened their hearts. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> If not for those advocates, activists, and ordinary people, >>>>>>>>>>>>>> we would not be where we are in preventing and treating HIV/AIDS. Their >>>>>>>>>>>>>> courage and their refusal to accept silence as the status quo saved lives. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> We’ve come a long way since. But we still have work to do to >>>>>>>>>>>>>> eradicate this disease for good, and erase the stigma that is an echo of a >>>>>>>>>>>>>> shameful and painful period in our country’s history. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> This is work that I’ve been committed to for a long time. As >>>>>>>>>>>>>> First Lady, I brought together world leaders to strategize and coordinate >>>>>>>>>>>>>> efforts to take on HIV/AIDS around the globe. In the Senate, I put forward >>>>>>>>>>>>>> legislation to expand global AIDS research and assistance, and increase >>>>>>>>>>>>>> prevention and education. And as Secretary of State, I launched a campaign >>>>>>>>>>>>>> to usher in an AIDS-free generation through prevention and treatment, >>>>>>>>>>>>>> targeting the populations at greatest risk of contracting HIV (including >>>>>>>>>>>>>> key populations at risk of discrimination), and investing in innovative >>>>>>>>>>>>>> research and technology. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> I believe there’s even more we can do together. For starters, >>>>>>>>>>>>>> we should call on Republican governors to put people’s health and >>>>>>>>>>>>>> well-being ahead of politics and extend Medicaid, which would provide >>>>>>>>>>>>>> health care to those living with HIV/AIDS. And we should cap out-of-pocket >>>>>>>>>>>>>> expenses, and hold companies like Turing and Valeant accountable when they >>>>>>>>>>>>>> attempt to gouge prices of lifesaving medications. And we should expand >>>>>>>>>>>>>> access to medications like PrEP. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> The AIDS crisis looks very different today. We’re still >>>>>>>>>>>>>> surrounded by memories of loved ones lost and lives cut short. But we’re >>>>>>>>>>>>>> also surrounded by survivors who are fighting harder than ever. We owe it >>>>>>>>>>>>>> to them, and to future generations, to continue that fight together. There >>>>>>>>>>>>>> are more options for treatment and prevention than ever before. More people >>>>>>>>>>>>>> with HIV are leading full, happy lives. For the first time, an AIDS-free >>>>>>>>>>>>>> generation is in sight. And we can’t let up until we reach that goal. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> On Sat, Mar 12, 2016 at 1:15 PM, Jake Sullivan < >>>>>>>>>>>>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Adding Megan to work with our team to get something good >>>>>>>>>>>>>> cranked out. Shouldn’t be too hard. Megan, you might also enlist Baer. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> *From:* Robby Mook [mailto:[email protected]] >>>>>>>>>>>>>> *Sent:* Saturday, March 12, 2016 1:06 PM >>>>>>>>>>>>>> *To:* Kristina Schake <[email protected]> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> *Cc:* Teddy Goff <[email protected]>; Dominic Lowell < >>>>>>>>>>>>>> [email protected]>; Dennis Cheng < >>>>>>>>>>>>>> [email protected]>; Jessica Morales Rocketto < >>>>>>>>>>>>>> [email protected]>; Christina Reynolds < >>>>>>>>>>>>>> [email protected]>; Jenna Lowenstein < >>>>>>>>>>>>>> [email protected]>; Lauren Peterson < >>>>>>>>>>>>>> [email protected]>; Xochitl Hinojosa < >>>>>>>>>>>>>> [email protected]>; Maya Harris < >>>>>>>>>>>>>> [email protected]>; Zac Petkanas < >>>>>>>>>>>>>> [email protected]>; Amanda Renteria < >>>>>>>>>>>>>> [email protected]>; Jennifer Palmieri < >>>>>>>>>>>>>> [email protected]>; Dan Schwerin < >>>>>>>>>>>>>> [email protected]>; Nick Merrill < >>>>>>>>>>>>>> [email protected]>; Brian Fallon < >>>>>>>>>>>>>> [email protected]>; Aditi Hardikar < >>>>>>>>>>>>>> [email protected]>; [email protected] >>>>>>>>>>>>>> *Subject:* Re: looping back on yesterday >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Jake/Maya can someone on your team draft ASAP? >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> On Mar 12, 2016, at 1:03 PM, Kristina Schake < >>>>>>>>>>>>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> I support doing this today. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> On Mar 12, 2016, at 12:59 PM, Robby Mook < >>>>>>>>>>>>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Could she do a medium post or something like that on AIDS >>>>>>>>>>>>>> policy? She could open it by saying she misspoke and apologizes for that >>>>>>>>>>>>>> and wanted to make sure people understand what she will do. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> On Mar 12, 2016, at 12:43 PM, Teddy Goff < >>>>>>>>>>>>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> And Robby whom I apparently did not successfully loop >>>>>>>>>>>>>> earlier. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> On Saturday, March 12, 2016, Dominic Lowell < >>>>>>>>>>>>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> +Aditi >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Definitely a both / and. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> On Sat, Mar 12, 2016 at 12:38 PM, Dennis Cheng < >>>>>>>>>>>>>> [email protected] >>>>>>>>>>>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> My two cents – I think this will be helpful, but don’t think >>>>>>>>>>>>>> it will be enough. I think a lot of our people (esp those who are older who >>>>>>>>>>>>>> lived through the 80s) want to see and hear her address it directly, given >>>>>>>>>>>>>> that they saw and heard her Reagan remarks on TV. And I think they are >>>>>>>>>>>>>> looking for more of an explanation, as Teddy mentioned, because they are >>>>>>>>>>>>>> just so dumbfounded by the comment. But agree that it can then be an >>>>>>>>>>>>>> opportunity for HRC to talk about her policy agenda for an AIDS free >>>>>>>>>>>>>> generation, etc. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> *From:* Jessica Morales Rocketto [ >>>>>>>>>>>>>> mailto:[email protected] >>>>>>>>>>>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>] >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> *Sent:* Saturday, March 12, 2016 12:32 PM >>>>>>>>>>>>>> *To:* Teddy Goff <[email protected] >>>>>>>>>>>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> *Cc:* Kristina Schake <[email protected] >>>>>>>>>>>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>>; >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Christina Reynolds <[email protected] >>>>>>>>>>>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>>; >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Jenna Lowenstein <[email protected] >>>>>>>>>>>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>>; >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Lauren Peterson <[email protected] >>>>>>>>>>>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>>; >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Xochitl Hinojosa <[email protected] >>>>>>>>>>>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>>; >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Dominic Lowell <[email protected] >>>>>>>>>>>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>>; >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Maya Harris <[email protected] >>>>>>>>>>>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>>; >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Zac Petkanas <[email protected] >>>>>>>>>>>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>>; >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Amanda Renteria <[email protected] >>>>>>>>>>>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>>; >>>>>>>>>>>>>> [email protected] >>>>>>>>>>>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>; >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Jen Palmieri <[email protected] >>>>>>>>>>>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>>; >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Dan Schwerin <[email protected] >>>>>>>>>>>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>>; >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Nick Merrill <[email protected] >>>>>>>>>>>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>>; >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Brian Fallon <[email protected] >>>>>>>>>>>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> *Subject:* Re: looping back on yesterday >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Have floated this idea in a couple of places, but putting it >>>>>>>>>>>>>> on this thread as well--we have two places online that we could respond to >>>>>>>>>>>>>> in terms of digital organizing perspective. There is an Out for Hillary >>>>>>>>>>>>>> group with 14k members that I think some kind of extended engagment over >>>>>>>>>>>>>> this would be helpful--an AMA with Dominic/Robby/Dennis, a special Note >>>>>>>>>>>>>> (which is a long form format over Facebook), re-purposing the Medium piece >>>>>>>>>>>>>> there, etc would go a long way. Our other option is Reddit, which has an >>>>>>>>>>>>>> extremely vocal core of LGBT members, but I would prioritize this Facebook >>>>>>>>>>>>>> group, which is the largest LGBT community of Hillary's supporters I know. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> These are friendlies, they are already carrying water for us making sure >>>>>>>>>>>>>> the apology is out there, and they firmly sit in groups 1 and 2 that Dom >>>>>>>>>>>>>> identified. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Whatever we did to send our LGBT talking points to folks has >>>>>>>>>>>>>> really worked, they are popping up everywhere on the supporter Facebook >>>>>>>>>>>>>> groups. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> On Sat, Mar 12, 2016 at 11:39 AM, Teddy Goff < >>>>>>>>>>>>>> [email protected] >>>>>>>>>>>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> + Robby too for visibility >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> On Saturday, March 12, 2016, Kristina Schake < >>>>>>>>>>>>>> [email protected] >>>>>>>>>>>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> I agree something more is needed. A Facebook or Medium post >>>>>>>>>>>>>> would be good. Also I agree with Dom that we should lean into her policy >>>>>>>>>>>>>> more. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> I stayed with Chad last night who was receiving lots of angry >>>>>>>>>>>>>> calls and notes from people that he didn't call her out by name. He >>>>>>>>>>>>>> wouldn't do that to her and kept stressing she just made a mistake, but >>>>>>>>>>>>>> suggested we need to do something more today to protect her. She has a >>>>>>>>>>>>>> great record and we lost a lot of ground messaging-wise. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> On Mar 12, 2016, at 10:53 AM, Teddy Goff < >>>>>>>>>>>>>> [email protected] >>>>>>>>>>>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> + a few from both digital and comms >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> I think our lingering problem on this is that people just >>>>>>>>>>>>>> don't understand, on a fact level, what happened and how she could have >>>>>>>>>>>>>> gotten so mixed up. And in the absence of any explanatory information, they >>>>>>>>>>>>>> assume the worst -- like that this was some cynical political strategy of >>>>>>>>>>>>>> ours. (Which, I would note, makes no sense -- why would our strategy be to >>>>>>>>>>>>>> piss everyone off? -- but regardless.) >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> So I would vote to do a little something just to give people >>>>>>>>>>>>>> an understanding of how this happened, and then pivot to something else -- >>>>>>>>>>>>>> maybe that's celebrating the people who really did start a national >>>>>>>>>>>>>> conversation on AIDS, or something else. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Believe LP is working on a draft that could be a Facebook >>>>>>>>>>>>>> note or a Medium post, just to give something to react to. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> On Sat, Mar 12, 2016 at 9:25 AM, Christina Reynolds < >>>>>>>>>>>>>> [email protected] >>>>>>>>>>>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> And Jen and Teddy. This is helpful--thanks Dom! >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> On Mar 12, 2016, at 10:18 AM, Xochitl Hinojosa < >>>>>>>>>>>>>> [email protected] >>>>>>>>>>>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Adding Dennis >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> On Mar 12, 2016, at 10:13 AM, Dominic Lowell < >>>>>>>>>>>>>> [email protected] >>>>>>>>>>>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Hi all, >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> I wanted to start a new thread to give a brief update about >>>>>>>>>>>>>> what I'm hearing from folks and get up to speed on how we're thinking of >>>>>>>>>>>>>> responding in the short and long term. (Sending to a smaller group from >>>>>>>>>>>>>> yesterday's call but please do loop in others who should be a part of this >>>>>>>>>>>>>> convo.) >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> First, as you can imagine, most people are expressing >>>>>>>>>>>>>> palpable anger and hurt over the comments. I won't belabor the point >>>>>>>>>>>>>> because I'm sure we all fielded calls, texts, tweets in the last 24 hours >>>>>>>>>>>>>> over this. But suffice to say, we aren't in a good place with the community >>>>>>>>>>>>>> right now. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> If I had to break things down, I'd put people into three >>>>>>>>>>>>>> categories: 1) supporters who were horrified at the comment but accept the >>>>>>>>>>>>>> apology; 2) supporters who are angry and can only be mollified with a >>>>>>>>>>>>>> longer statement, tv appearance, roundtable, or something else big that >>>>>>>>>>>>>> shows she "gets it." They will continue to make hay in the meantime; and 3) >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Bernie folks who are happy to have a new line of attack. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> What concerns me is that in that second group are a lot folks >>>>>>>>>>>>>> from Queer Nation, ACT UP, and other activists who are out, loud, and not >>>>>>>>>>>>>> afraid of direct action or aggressive confrontation. Given that, I'd love >>>>>>>>>>>>>> if we could build on yesterday's response -- and quickly. I don't want this >>>>>>>>>>>>>> to fester. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> I assume we're prepping an answer for tomorrow's town hall, >>>>>>>>>>>>>> but has there been talk in the office of doing more today? >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Looking ahead, is it possible to bump up an HIV / AIDS policy >>>>>>>>>>>>>> rollout? Is there any interest in putting a roundtable conversation or OTR >>>>>>>>>>>>>> together? (Robbie Kaplan has already volunteered GMHC.) >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Would love to know where your heads are at and to be a part >>>>>>>>>>>>>> of the conversation today about next steps and moving forward. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Thanks, >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> D. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Dominic Lowell >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> LGBT Outreach Director | Hillary for America >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> 661.364.5186 >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> [email protected] >>>>>>>>>>>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Dominic Lowell >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> LGBT Outreach Director | Hillary for America >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> 661.364.5186 >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> [email protected] >>>>>>>>>>>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> Kristina Schake | Communications >>>>>>>>>>>>> Hillary for America >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> <2016-3-12 HRC statement on hiv and aids.docx> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>> >> > <2016-3-12 HRC statement on hiv and aids 645pm TRACKED.docx> > > <2016-3-12 HRC statement on hiv and aids 645pm CLEAN.docx> > > -- Dominic Lowell LGBT Outreach Director | Hillary for America 661.364.5186 [email protected]