On the recordMay 11, 2008
One of my favorite sayings of Eleanor Roosevelt is especially appropriate for Mother's Day: "A woman is like a tea bag. You never know how strong she is until she's in hot water."
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transcripts.cnn.comHillary Clinton: “One of my favorite sayings of Eleanor Roosevelt is especially appropriate for Mother's Day: "A woman is like a tea bag.…”
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Hillary Clinton uses a quote from Eleanor Roosevelt to emphasize the strength of women, particularly in the context of her campaign.
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