Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton today mocked her Republican rival Donald Trump, saying his actions does not show his commitment to putting 'America First' as his ties are made in China and photo frames in India.
"He also talks a big game about putting America First," Clinton said while accepting the Democratic Party's nomination to run for president in the November general elections.
"Please explain to me what part of America First leads him to make Trump ties in China, not Colorado. Trump suits in Mexico, not Michigan. Trump furniture in Turkey, not Ohio. Trump picture frames in India, not Wisconsin. Donald Trump says he wants to make America great again. Well, he could start by actually making things in America again."
She also promised a comprehensive immigration reform, one of the unfulfilled agendas of the outgoing president Barack Obama.
There were 11.3 million undocumented illegal immigrants in American in 2014.
A comprehensive immigration reform that provides a path to citizenship to millions of immigrants, including Indians, is a major election promise of Clinton, 68, who is the first women presidential nominee of a major political party.
"We'll build a path to citizenship for millions of immigrants who are already contributing to our economy," she said.
"I believe that when we have millions of hardworking immigrants contributing to our economy, it would be self-defeating and inhumane to kick them out," she said thus vehemently opposing the move of the rival Trump campaign to deport illegal immigrants.
"Comprehensive immigration reform will grow our economy and keep families together - and it's the right thing to do," Clinton argued.
Clinton also promised working on the unfinished economic agenda of the Obama Administration and added her own set of proposals to it.
Wall Street, corporations and the super-rich are going to start paying their fair share of taxes, she said.
"Not because we resent success. Because when more than 90 per cent of the gains have gone to the top 1 per cent, that's where the money is," she said.
"And if companies take tax breaks and then ship jobs overseas, we'll make them pay us back. And we'll put that money to work where it belongs - creating jobs here at home!" she warned.
"Now I know some of you are sitting at home thinking, well that all sounds pretty good. But how are you going to get it done? How are you going to break through the gridlock in Washington? Look at my record. I've worked across the aisle to pass laws and treaties and to launch new programs that help millions of people. And if you give me the chance, that's what I'll do as President," Clinton said.
Clinton also incorporated some of the key social reform
agenda of her primary rival Senator Bernie Sanders.
"Bernie Sanders and I will work together to make college tuition-free for the middle class and debt-free for all! We will also liberate millions of people who already have student debt," she said.
"It's just not right that Trump can ignore his debts, but students and families can't refinance theirs. And here's something we don't say often enough: College is crucial, but a four-year degree should not be the only path to a good job," Clinton said.
"Jobs in manufacturing, clean energy, technology and innovation, small business, and infrastructure. If we invest in infrastructure now, we'll not only create jobs today, but lay the foundation for the jobs of the future. And we will transform the way we prepare our young people for those jobs,"" Clinton said.
Amidst laughter, Clinton said she believes in science.
"I believe that climate change is real and that we can save our planet while creating millions of good-paying clean energy jobs," she said.
Trying to draw a distinction from the alleged divisive rhetoric of her rival, Clinton said she will carry all of their voices and stories with her to the White House.
"I will be a President for Democrats, Republicans, and Independents. For the struggling, the striving and the successful. For those who vote for me and those who don't. For all Americans," she said.
Americans, she said, on Thursday have reached a milestone in their march toward a more perfect union: the first time that a major party has nominated a woman for President.
"Standing here as my mother's daughter, and my daughter's mother, I'm so happy this day has come. Happy for grandmothers and little girls and everyone in between. Happy for boys and men, too - because when any barrier falls in America, for anyone, it clears the way for everyone. When there are no ceilings, the sky's the limit," she said.
"So let's keep going, until every one of the 161 million women and girls across America has the opportunity she deserves," Clinton said.
"So let's keep going, until every one of the 161 million women and girls across America has the opportunity she deserves. Because even more important than the history we make tonight, is the history we will write together in the years ahead," Clinton said.
