Hillary Clinton: Verdict Brought 'Deep Heartache'

While speaking to the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Tuesday evening in Washington, D.C., former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke about the "heartache" of the Trayvon Martin case, Politico reports. Suggested Reading The Root 100 – 2020 Black History Month – 2022 Hip-Hop 50 Year – 2023 Video will return here when scrolled back into…

While speaking to the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Tuesday evening in Washington, D.C., former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke about the "heartache" of the Trayvon Martin case, Politico reports.

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"My prayers are with the Martin family and with every family who loves someone who is lost to violence," she said in an almost 30-minute speech. "No mother, no father, should ever have to fear for their child walking down a street in the United States of America."

She said she knew this week has "brought heartache, deep painful heartache" to families in the wake of the not guilty verdict in George Zimmermanโ€™s trial last Saturday.

Clinton also referenced U.S. Attorney General Eric Holderโ€™s announcement Monday that the Justice Department will review the case.

"Yesterday I know you heard from the attorney general about the next steps from the Justice Department and the need for a national dialogue," she said. "As we move forward as we must, I hope this sisterhood will continue to be a force for justice and understanding."

Read more at Politico.

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