Letter to National Convention Delegates and Committee Members

August 3, 2008

Dear National Convention Delegates and Committee Members,

As this letter goes out, we are three weeks away from the Democratic National Convention in Denver. For many months, you have worked tirelessly to ensure that the values we share and the issues we know to be important are reflected in the President that we elect. On behalf of Senator Clinton and the entire campaign - thank you!

Today, Senator Barack Obama sent a letter to the chairs of the Credentials Committee expressing his desire to see the delegations of Florida and Michigan seated at the Convention with full votes. In response to Senator Obama’s letter, Senator Clinton has issued the following statement:

"During the campaign, I strongly advocated for the Democratic Party to seat the Florida and Michigan delegation with their full votes. The Democratic Party has always stood up for the principle of counting every person’s vote. Today, Senator Obama has requested that the Credentials Committee give Florida and Michigan delegates their full votes. This is the right position for the Democratic Party and for the country and I urge the Credentials Committee to restore full votes to Florida and Michigan delegates."

To read Senator Obama’s letter, please go to: www.hillaryclinton.com/credentials.

Over the weekend, in Ohio, the Platform Drafting Committee met to discuss and give voice to Democrats from across the county who shared the issues that are important to them in town hall meetings over the last few weeks. The Drafting Committee will issue a draft to go before the entire Platform Committee next weekend in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. We will give you an update on the progress of the platform later in the week.

I have heard from many of you by email or phone over the last few weeks, and I look forward to meeting you in person on the floor in Denver. Please feel free to call the Delegate Hotline at (703) 469-2008 ext. 1075 or email us at delegates@hillaryclinton.com with any questions or concerns.