DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) β Hillary Rodham Clinton says much of the nation’s political debate lacks the compassion for the poor she learned in Sunday school.
At a rally in Iowa, the Democratic presidential hopeful portrayed herself as a champion for struggling Americans, in contrast to the alleged “mean spiritedness” of others.
Without naming names, Clinton asked, “Did they not go and hear the same lessons I did in Sunday school? Did they not sing the same hymns?” She said those who lack compassion make her wonder, “Did they never hear, ‘there but for the grace of God go I?'”
Clinton said government has an important role to play in helping those in need, but private businesses and houses of worship should also do their part.
She accused her Republican rivals of turning their backs on gay couples and threatening to deport immigrant workers.
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