REVISED FINAL: AIDS statement

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just a few more little tweaks from the road. THIS is now good to go. Thank you all. On Sat, 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]> >> wrote: >> >> + Speech drafts for everyone's visibility >> >> On Sat, Mar 12, 2016 at 7:09 PM, Megan Rooney <[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]> wrote: >>> >>>> Apologies, this is the correct version. >>>> >>>> On Sat, Mar 12, 2016 at 5:00 PM, Lauren Peterson < >>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Updated here. >>>>> >>>>> Thank you! >>>>> >>>>> On Sat, Mar 12, 2016 at 4:59 PM, Nick Merrill < >>>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Megan can you send back? Need to print. >>>>>> >>>>>> On Mar 12, 2016, at 4:51 PM, Maya Harris <[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]> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Also + Corey! >>>>>> >>>>>> On Sat, Mar 12, 2016 at 4:15 PM, Megan Rooney < >>>>>> [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]> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I am on the phone with Nick now >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Sat, Mar 12, 2016 at 4:06 PM, Jake Sullivan < >>>>>>>> [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]> wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Edits, rather -- they updated a few of the numbers. Sorry! >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On Sat, Mar 12, 2016 at 4:02 PM, Lauren Peterson < >>>>>>>>> [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]> 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]> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Adding Maya. >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> On Mar 12, 2016, at 3:26 PM, Megan Rooney < >>>>>>>>>>>> [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]> 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]> 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]> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Sure. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> *From:* Teddy Goff [mailto:[email protected]] >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> *Sent:* Saturday, March 12, 2016 2:07 PM >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> *To:* Megan Rooney <[email protected]> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> *Cc:* Jake Sullivan <[email protected]>; Lauren >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Peterson <[email protected]>; Robby Mook < >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> [email protected]>; Kristina Schake < >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> [email protected]>; Dominic Lowell < >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> [email protected]>; Dennis Cheng < >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> [email protected]>; Jessica Morales Rocketto < >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> [email protected]>; Christina Reynolds < >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> [email protected]>; Jenna Lowenstein < >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> [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]> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> *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]> 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]> 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]] >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> *Sent:* Saturday, March 12, 2016 12:32 PM >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> *To:* Teddy Goff <[email protected]> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> *Cc:* Kristina Schake <[email protected]>; >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Christina Reynolds <[email protected]>; Jenna >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Lowenstein <[email protected]>; Lauren >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Peterson <[email protected]>; Xochitl Hinojosa < >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> [email protected]>; Dominic Lowell < >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> [email protected]>; Maya Harris < >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> [email protected]>; Zac Petkanas < >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> [email protected]>; Amanda Renteria < >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> [email protected]>; [email protected]; >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Jen Palmieri <[email protected]>; Dan Schwerin < >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> [email protected]>; Nick Merrill < >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> [email protected]>; Brian Fallon < >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> [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]> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> + Robby too for visibility >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> On Saturday, March 12, 2016, Kristina Schake < >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> [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]> 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]> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> And Jen and Teddy. This is helpful--thanks Dom! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> On Mar 12, 2016, at 10:18 AM, Xochitl Hinojosa < >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Adding Dennis >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> On Mar 12, 2016, at 10:13 AM, Dominic Lowell < >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> [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] >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Dominic Lowell >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> LGBT Outreach Director | Hillary for America >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 661.364.5186 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> [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] > >