"When we say America is exceptional, it doesn't mean that people from other places don't feel deep national pride just like we do," Clinton said. She said America must be a leader in the world, "because when America fails to lead, we leave a vacuum." Offering insight into her foreign policy, Clinton said "we can't cozy up to dictators, we have to stand up to them. Clinton promised to invest in the military and support veterans, pledging not to privatize the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. "I hope you will join the growing number of Americans — Democrats, Republicans and independents — who are supporting our vision for the kind of future we want for our country," Clinton said.

Source: ABC News August 31, 2016 09:02 UTC