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January 25, 2008: Clinton at Town Hall Meeting
At a town hall meeting, at the Freedom Center in Rock Hill, SC, Senator Hillery Clinton (D-NY) responded to the following question posed by FAVOR-SC Board Member Bob Rice :
" Millions of Americans are in recovery from addiction to alcohol and other drugs, yet many still find it difficult to get an education, a good job, or health insurance due to discriminatory policies and laws. Do you support the repeal of these laws, which basically prevent people who have paid their debt to society from contributing to their families and communities in a positive way?"
To which she responded:
" People who have found a way to overcome addiction deserve our encouragement and help. I know people who have done this and I think its incredible. Who doesn't know someone who has dealt with this? It is a national health problem."
"Yes, I believe they need access to jobs. Once they've repaid their debt to society, because many of them do have legal issues related to their drug use, but once they've done that, I believe they deserve a chance at a new life. After all, we're here at the Freedom Center. Don't most of our faiths promote finding a new life?"
" I'm not afraid of taking on the big insurance companies either. I have experience doing this."