Chelsea Clinton answered questions in front of a crowded room of students and community members at Memorial Union on Monday about her mother, U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., and her campaign.
In answering questions, Clinton praised her mother's past actions as a leading politician and senator, and her continuous dedication to an array of issues.
Many attendees questioned Clinton on major concerns such as global warming and health care, while others asked about more specific topics, such as LGBT rights and the future of college affordability for students.
David Fields, a UW-Madison senior and member of UW-Madison Students for Hillary Clinton, said it was evident that many of the attendees were undecided voters who asked questions regarding specific issues as to why Sen. Clinton is the best candidate.
It was great for voters to come and hear about the different issues people are concerned about,"" Fields said.
Clinton spoke about her mother's commitment to fiscal responsibility, her support of the cap-and-trade system and her dedication to a future of clean, renewable energy. She also addressed how Sen. Clinton plans to help the United States recover from the trillions of dollars of debt it is facing.
""It's important to know not only how she'll pay for everything and save money over time, but that she will begin paying it down immediately because that then helps us use our dollars more efficiently every year thereafter,"" Clinton said.
Many attendees were concerned with the Iraq War, such as how Sen. Clinton plans to bring American troops home and what she will do for veteran rights.
Clinton responded by acknowledging her mother's initiative in writing to the Pentagon asking how they were planning on ending the war. She discussed Sen. Clinton's commitment to the safety of Iraqi translators and security guards who have protected Americans overseas and her push for electronic medical records for U.S. troops.
""It's important that we nominate someone that is electable, but also that we elect someone who we really think can work on day one,"" Clinton said. ""I think that what my Mom has proposed across the board '¦ exhibits all the lessons that she has learned from her work over the years.""
Fields said he was ""enthralled"" both by the amount of people who attended and those who had questions.
""I think it's important to have someone young and more at a peer level here thanking students for being involved,"" Chair of Students for Clinton Erica Buthmann said.
