This morning Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney (D-Ga.) was greeted by First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton in the Yellow Oval Room of the White House living quarters, where they embraced and exchanged words of motivation and inspiration. ³I was received warmly by the First Lady. At the time I was also able to deliver a hand written, heart-felt note to her,² said McKinney. 

Along with other members of the Womenısı Democratic Caucus, McKinney humbly received the encouraging words of the First Lady. ³We were inspired by her strength and courage. Ironically, given all that she must be going through, the First Lady offered us words of inspiration and motivation. She will represent both our national courage and our national strength in the days ahead and as we gear up for our various races this Fall,² said McKinney. ³She encouraged us to deliver messages of substance everyday on the issues that affect people the most: the patientsı bill of rights; investment in education; saving social security; investment in a cleaner environment; and the stabilization of the international financial system,² continued McKinney. 

In a personal note handed to Mrs. Clinton, McKinney wrote: ³You are the very definition of courage and grace. I always thought it, now I know it. Our country has been taken to the brink. Now more than ever we need your courage and wisdom as we try to heal our broken country. We are now in uncharted territory. I know I need guidance as we all try to steer our country back toward reconciliation. I will continue to look to you as my source of strength in the weeks and months ahead.²

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