Education
I believe that if we unlock the full potential of every American, we can unlock the full potential of America. That means education has to be at the top of our agenda. All the evidence indicates that the most important and impactful thing we can do for our public schools is to recruit, support, and retain the best teachers. So that’s a top priority. We also need to work on both ends of the education spectrum – those early childhood years, and higher education. I’ll work to make sure all children from birth to age three have access to high-quality child care, and that every 4 year-old in America can attend preschool. And I’ll make higher education more affordable – so costs won’t be a barrier and debt won’t hold students back. My plan is called the New College Compact, and it ensures that students can attend a 4-year public college without taking out loans for tuition – and they can attend community college tuition-free.

The Economy
I believe the central economic challenge of our time is getting incomes rising so hardworking Americans can get ahead and stay ahead. That means creating good-paying jobs. My economic agenda supports strong growth, fair growth, and long-term growth. It includes investing in infrastructure (our roads, bridges, rail, electricity and broadband) and affordable college; raising the minimum wage; reforming our tax code to provide relief for the middle class; making sure the wealthiest among us pay their fair share; and reforming Wall Street while investing in our businesses and communities.

International Relations
As Secretary of State, I traveled the world (to 112 countries, flying nearly 1 million miles!) to restore America's global leadership. After eight years of the Bush administration's go-it-alone foreign policy, our standing in the world was badly eroded. It was my job to restore it, and to make the world safer. During my four years at the State Department, we built a global coalition that imposed crippling sanctions against Iran, which led to the historic deal limiting Iran’s nuclear capacity. I also brokered a ceasefire in Gaza, strengthened our ties to Asia, stood up for the rights of women and LGBT people worldwide, supported President Obama's decision to bring Osama bin Laden to justice, and much more. I’m convinced that meeting today’s global challenges requires every element of America’s power – not just military might, but skillful diplomacy, economic strength and influence, and lasting partnerships.

Defense
I believe we have to harness all of America’s power, smarts, and values to promote peace and security, here at home and around the world. And I’m deeply confident in America’s ability to do those things. No other country is better positioned to thrive in the 21st century. No one is better equipped to meet traditional or emerging threats. As President, I’ll do whatever it takes to keep Americans safe. The threats we face are serious – but I believe the future is full of opportunities. We need to exercise creative and confident leadership, and shape global events rather than be shaped by them.

Health Care
I’m committed to defending and improving the Affordable Care Act. It’s brought health coverage to 18 million Americans. That’s extraordinary. And it’s done away with the days of denying people coverage because of pre-existing conditions, or charging women more for being women. Those days are over. We have a lot of work to do to bring down costs for families, especially the cost of prescription drugs, but we shouldn’t go back to allowing insurance companies write their own rules. We should work together, Democrats and Republicans, to improve the Affordable Care Act – rather than try to scrap it and start over.

Immigration
America was built by immigrants. Generations of people from around the world have contributed to our strength. Immigrants start businesses, spur economic growth, fuel innovation, serve in our military, and comprise America’s unique character. I’ll continue to fight for comprehensive immigration reform legislation with a path to full and equal citizenship. And I will fight to defend the President’s actions that protect Dreamers and parents, so families can stay together.

The Environment
The threats from climate change are real and urgent. We need an ambitious plan to take them on. I’m setting big goals for our country: half a billion solar panels in four years, enough renewable energy to power every home in America in 10 years, and making America the world’s clean energy superpower. As President, I would say “no” to offshore oil drilling in the Arctic. With everything we know about our vital but fragile environment, we should do everything we can to protect it.

Gun Control
I believe, as millions of Americans do, it is time to act on gun violence. More than 30,000 people die each year because of gun violence. This is an emergency, and we just have to do better. We have to. We must reform our gun laws to make sure guns don’t fall into the wrong hands – like violent criminals, people with mental illness, and domestic abusers. I’ll fight for universal background checks for anyone trying to buy a gun. And I want to hold gun makers and sellers accountable when they break the rules. In short, I’ll do everything I can to end the gun violence epidemic that’s tearing too many communities apart.

Other Issues
As President I want to help build an America where everyone – women and men – can rise as far as their talents and hard work take them. That’s an America where everyone has a shot at achieving their dreams and living up to their potential. That’s why I care about paid family leave, equal pay, child care – these are women’s issues, but they’re also men’s issues, and they’re about our economic competitiveness, too. I’m a proud lifelong fighter for women, because I firmly believe what’s good for women is good for America. I want to help us reach a future where a father can say to his daughter, “You can be anything you want – even President of the United States of America.

Statement to New Hampshire Students about the importance of voting and being civically engaged

I’ve gotten the chance to know a lot of people in New Hampshire over the years. In fact, I’ve made some really good friends there. One of the things I most admire about Granite Staters is your willingness to think critically about politics. You challenge candidates to come up with ideas that will make a real difference in your lives. That’s terrific – that’s what all citizens should do. Informed by New Hampshire voters, I’ve come up with plans to help people dealing with addiction and mental health problems. You’ve told me how much these issues matter to your families, and I’m listening. The same goes for increasing wages and making college more affordable. These are the things that keep families up at night. So they’re keeping me up at night, too. When Americans make their voices heard, our democracy and our country are strong. So I encourage each and everyone one of you to get involved. Vote, volunteer, educate yourself about the issues. And speak your mind. Your hopes and worries and experiences matter. You matter. Don’t let anyone ever tell you otherwise.