Hillary Clinton:
"I appreciate the suggestion, however I will not be practicing every day for the debate. It's not until September. A lot could change before then. Let's get voters and raise money."
Roy Spence:
"Madam Secretary, you do need this. On September 26, I project a TV audience of 48 million. The biggest Republican debate was 24 million. That was the first Trump debate. You and Trump will double it. Nothing will more influence the voters. Nothing will raise more money. And we need the first 3 minutes to be our best three minutes.."
Hillary Clinton:
"Thanks Roy. But let's discuss it again after the election."
John Podesta:
"Madam Secretary, it was my idea. Trump has 14 years of experience on TV. It got him the nomination. He's counting on it to get him the election. We must prepare for the debate now. It is the highest priority."
Hillary Clinton:
"John, I've done hundreds of debates. You are getting carried away. Let's wrap this up and revisit after the convention."
John Podesta:
"Robby, please open the door."
(Bill Clinton, Chelsea Clinton, Chuck Schumer and Mike Bloomberg enter)
Chuck Schumer:
"Madame Secretary, I"ll go first. We agree, together, that the debate will define the election."
Mike Bloomberg:
"Hillary, Trump is the master. Don't underestimate him. We need to start preparations now."
Chelsea Clinton:
"Mom, we need to do this to win."
Hillary Clinton:
"Well then, it seems that we're going to have daily debate prep. OK, create a plan and then...
Bill Clinton:
"Hillary, here you go." (He hands her a three ring binder).
Hillary Clinton:
"It seems we are prepared. Joel, Jim - you are onboard?"
Joel Benenson:
"Madam Secretary, that binder was 4 weeks in the making. And Jim is onboard."
John Podesta:
"Madam Secretary, we are prepared. Very prepared. And we'll start tomorrow at 1:00 for one hour and will dedicate one hour every day except Sunday. Thank you, Madam Secretary."
Hillary Clinton:
"You're welcome. Thank you to everyone. One more question; who plays Trump"
(Everyone smiles)
Chelsea Clinton:
"Mom, it will usually be Taran Killam. But we will have others as well depending on the subject."
Hillary Clinton:
"Taran Killam agreed to do this?"
Chelsea Clinton:
"In a second. He said he was honored to be asked. And he said that he is voting for you."
Hillary Clinton:
"OK, thanks everyone. I do appreciate it. I'm in. What's next?
Robby Monk:
"Madam Secretary, that would be a speech on a secure video line to the 11 DPL's. I also have 4 of the 8 undecided DPL's. It starts in 45 minutes in the main conference room."
Hillary Clinton:
"Thanks Robby. I'll meet you there. Thanks everyone. Now if you would give me this room for a meeting with my family."
"I appreciate the suggestion, however I will not be practicing every day for the debate. It's not until September. A lot could change before then. Let's get voters and raise money."
Roy Spence:
"Madam Secretary, you do need this. On September 26, I project a TV audience of 48 million. The biggest Republican debate was 24 million. That was the first Trump debate. You and Trump will double it. Nothing will more influence the voters. Nothing will raise more money. And we need the first 3 minutes to be our best three minutes.."
Hillary Clinton:
"Thanks Roy. But let's discuss it again after the election."
John Podesta:
"Madam Secretary, it was my idea. Trump has 14 years of experience on TV. It got him the nomination. He's counting on it to get him the election. We must prepare for the debate now. It is the highest priority."
Hillary Clinton:
"John, I've done hundreds of debates. You are getting carried away. Let's wrap this up and revisit after the convention."
John Podesta:
"Robby, please open the door."
(Bill Clinton, Chelsea Clinton, Chuck Schumer and Mike Bloomberg enter)
Chuck Schumer:
"Madame Secretary, I"ll go first. We agree, together, that the debate will define the election."
Mike Bloomberg:
"Hillary, Trump is the master. Don't underestimate him. We need to start preparations now."
Chelsea Clinton:
"Mom, we need to do this to win."
Hillary Clinton:
"Well then, it seems that we're going to have daily debate prep. OK, create a plan and then...
Bill Clinton:
"Hillary, here you go." (He hands her a three ring binder).
Hillary Clinton:
"It seems we are prepared. Joel, Jim - you are onboard?"
Joel Benenson:
"Madam Secretary, that binder was 4 weeks in the making. And Jim is onboard."
John Podesta:
"Madam Secretary, we are prepared. Very prepared. And we'll start tomorrow at 1:00 for one hour and will dedicate one hour every day except Sunday. Thank you, Madam Secretary."
Hillary Clinton:
"You're welcome. Thank you to everyone. One more question; who plays Trump"
(Everyone smiles)
Chelsea Clinton:
"Mom, it will usually be Taran Killam. But we will have others as well depending on the subject."
Hillary Clinton:
"Taran Killam agreed to do this?"
Chelsea Clinton:
"In a second. He said he was honored to be asked. And he said that he is voting for you."
Hillary Clinton:
"OK, thanks everyone. I do appreciate it. I'm in. What's next?
Robby Monk:
"Madam Secretary, that would be a speech on a secure video line to the 11 DPL's. I also have 4 of the 8 undecided DPL's. It starts in 45 minutes in the main conference room."
Hillary Clinton:
"Thanks Robby. I'll meet you there. Thanks everyone. Now if you would give me this room for a meeting with my family."
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