Re: FINAL STATEMENT: HIV and AIDS

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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] >>>>>>>>>>>>> <[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>