Hillary Clinton argues with a heckler who criticizes Joe Biden’s speech for promoting war.
OAN’s Stephanie Stahl
12:41 PM – Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton engaged in a fiery confrontation with a protestor demanding her opinion on President Joe Biden’s recent speech, which has faced criticism for its “warmongering” nature.
Clinton, a Democrat, was participating in a panel at Columbia University’s event “Making Human Rights Come Alive: The UDHR at 75,” commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
During Monday’s discussion, an audience member named Robert Castle from the Schiller Institute think tank disrupted the conversation.
Castle demanded that Clinton publicly express disapproval of Biden’s speech, which advocated for military funding in ongoing conflicts involving Israel and Ukraine.
“Can you please make a statement about President Joe Biden’s speech? This is a clearly warmongering speech,” Castle demanded.
“President Joe Biden is calling for $100 billion of funding for Israel, Taiwan, and Ukraine, and we’re supposed to just bundle these together and pretend like we’re going to rush to World War III, and we’re all just gonna let Hillary Rodham Clinton sit here and —” the person continued before Clinton interjected.
“I’m sorry. You know, this is — this is not a way to have a conversation. You want to have a conversation, you are welcome to come talk to me afterwards,” the former U.S. Secretary of State replied.
The man responded saying he didn’t “believe” Clinton’s offer to discuss the topic later.
“The American people’s voices are what need to be heard. That’s my opinion,” he added.
“Well, then sit down. We’ve heard your opinion, thank you very much,” Clinton shot back.
The man said he was exercising his free speech.
“It’s not free speech when you’re disrupting everybody else’s opportunity to speak,” she replied.
Castle then began speaking about Eleanor Roosevelt and John Foster Dulles, testing Clinton’s patience.
She then tried to introduce Ugandan activist Frank Mugisha, “who’s actually on the front lines fighting for human rights, not just yelling about it.”
As Castle left the event, the crowd applauded.
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What role do events like the panel at Columbia University play in shaping discussions on human rights and influencing policy decisions
Former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton found herself in a heated exchange with a protestor during a panel discussion at Columbia University. The protestor demanded Clinton’s opinion on President Joe Biden’s recent speech, which has faced criticism for its “warmongering” nature.
The panel, titled “Making Human Rights Come Alive: The UDHR at 75,” was organized to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Clinton, a Democrat, was participating in the event when an audience member named Robert Castle from the Schiller Institute think tank interrupted the conversation.
Castle called on Clinton to publicly express her disapproval of Biden’s speech, which advocated for military funding in the ongoing conflicts involving Israel and Ukraine. He claimed that Biden’s call for $100 billion of funding for these countries could potentially lead to World War III.
In response to Castle’s demand, Clinton interjected, stating, “I’m sorry. You know, this is not a way to have a conversation. You want to have a conversation, you are welcome to come talk to me afterwards.”
The protestor, however, expressed disbelief in Clinton’s offer to discuss the topic later, asserting that the voices of the American people needed to be heard. Clinton, in turn, urged him to sit down, stating, “Well, then sit down. We’ve heard your opinion, thank you very much.”
The confrontation between Clinton and the protestor highlights the divisions and differing opinions within the political landscape. While Biden’s speech has drawn criticism and sparked debate, it also brings attention to the importance of open and respectful dialogue in addressing these issues.
Events like the panel at Columbia University provide a platform for discussions on human rights and other pressing matters. It is essential that such discussions remain civil, allowing for the exchange of diverse perspectives and fostering an environment of mutual understanding.
It remains to be seen how the criticism of Biden’s speech and the debates surrounding it will influence future policies and diplomatic relations. However, it is clear that the voices of the public, as well as prominent figures like Hillary Clinton, will continue to play a crucial role in shaping the course of these discussions and potentially impacting policy decisions.
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