As an ardent supporter of Senator Obama during the primary season, I seldom had very good things to say about Senator Hillary Clinton. Prior to her run for President, I greatly admired Senator Clinton. She was smart, poised and had taken a road not often travelled by women. She is a great Senator and if Barack Obama hadn’t been running for president during the same cycle, I would have wholeheartedly supported Senator Clinton.

 

But during the primary season, Senator Clinton often said unsavory things about the candidate that I supported so fervently. On so many occasions, I was furious with something Senator Clinton had said or done, and I vowed to never support her ever again.

 

But, I have had a change of heart.

 

I have never in my life been more proud to be a Democrat than when Senator Clinton took the stage Tuesday night. Not only did her words move me, but her commitment to the Democratic Party and all that we stand for inspired me. Here is a woman that has literally given her all, working on behalf millions of people whom she felt were invisible. She ultimately lost the race, and had every right to not support Senator Obama. She could have stayed upset and disappointed, and retreated back to her Senate seat.

 

But she did not.

 

Senator Clinton emerged from this primary season not only stronger, but more dynamic and more committed. On Tuesday night, she delivered a speech of a lifetime. And on Wednesday night, she made a motion that would be written about for years to come.

 

No longer am I upset or disappointed with Senator Clinton. I am immensely proud, grateful and inspired by her service and her strength.

 

Thank you for your service, Senator Clinton.