Hillary Clinton herself ran for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2007-2008.
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has issued a press statement congratulating Noynoy Aquino for winning the race for the Philippine presidency.
Clinton’s greetings follows that of British Prime Minister David Cameron, who was himself only recently appointed to the post.
Clinton, who ran against then-Senator Barack Obama for the Democratic Party presidential nomination, said that Filipinos “to carry forward the democratic traditions that his parents did so much to champion.”
Here is the full text of Clinton’s statement:
I join President Obama in congratulating President-elect Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III, whom the Filipino people have chosen to lead their nation. The Philippines’ successful election exemplified the vitality of the country’s democratic institutions and should be a point of pride for Filipinos everywhere. The Filipino people now look to President-elect Aquino to carry forward the democratic traditions that his parents did so much to champion. The United States has long stood with the Philippines as a trusted ally and friend and we will continue to support the ongoing efforts of the Filipino people to build a secure and prosperous country.