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№ 2001.007 — Yale University — Yale College Class Day address
Hillary Rodham Clinton
U.S. Senator from New York; Yale Law School Class of 1973
In her Class Day address at Yale's 300th Commencement, Hillary Rodham Clinton encouraged graduates to pursue their dreams and persevere through setbacks, sharing personal stories about her time at Yale, her Senate campaign, and her work for underprivileged children. She discussed public service, children's issues, and the global AIDS crisis, urging students to care for those in need. She also included lighthearted moments, including advice that 'hair matters,' and delivered good wishes on behalf of her husband Bill Clinton.
Key moments
- 01 Urging graduates to 'dare to compete, dare to care, dare to dream and dare to love'
- 02 Sharing the story of choosing Yale over Harvard law school
- 03 Calling on students to help combat the global AIDS crisis
- 04 Joking that 'hair matters' and declining to wear a funny hat
Transcript
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Yale Daily News recap verified live (2026-06-26); full transcript not located
Class Day, 300th Commencement, May 20 2001. 'Dare to compete, dare to care, dare to dream and dare to love.' Distinct from her 2018 Yale Class Day address (separate record). Full transcript not located. Category: Politics