The latest batch of emails released Monday from former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton include more examples of how Clinton was routinely praised and honored by those around her, and included one email from five years ago that seemed aimed at designing a university around her.
On May 19, 2010, a Roy Spence emailed Clinton to note a “quick thought” he had about the idea.
“HRC University,” Spence wrote. “Purpose: To empower people everywhere with knowledge, purpose and passion so that they are destined — not lucky — to fully develop their God-given talents.”
Clinton seemed to be at least somewhat interested in the idea, as she wrote back on June 14: “Pls print.”
In another email from that year, someone forwarded a link to an inspirational video about Clinton, but even Clinton seemed confused by it.
“What is it?” Clinton asked. Five years later, less than 2,400 people had watched it.
In late January, State Department Director of Policy Planning Anne-Marie Slaughter wrote Clinton to say there was a “very elegant” picture of Clinton on the front of the International Herald Tribune.
“Thx but did you see the photos of my shoe falling off as I reached the top step of the Elysee to be greeted by Sarkozy? Very funny — I’ll bring them to show you!” Clinton replied.
That same month, Clinton got an email saying the Virginia Military Institute “would like to give you the Distinguished Diplomat Award.” Clinton seemed fine with that idea.
“Thx for sending this along,” she replied. “I am very interested and am copying Lona so she can follow up…”
