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16:39 January 16th, 2008

Clinton startles reporters with flight attendant guise

Posted by: Jeff Mason
Tags: Front Row Washington

LAS VEGAS - Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton drew some chuckles from surprised reporters on Wednesday when she impersonated a flight attendant on her new campaign plane’s first voyage with the media on board.

Here’s a transcript of her remarks, which she made over the loudspeaker at the beginning of a flight from Las Vegas to Reno:

Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen, and welcome aboard the maiden flight of Hil Force One. My name is Hillary and I am so pleased to have most of you on board.

FAA regulations prohibit the use of any cell phones, blackberries, or wireless devices that may be used to transmit a negative story about me.

In a few minutes, I am going to switch off the ‘fasten your seat belt sign.’ However, I’ve learned lately that things can get awfully bumpy when you least expect it — so you might want to keep those seat belts fastened.

And in the event of an unexpected drop in poll numbers, this plane will be diverted to New Hampshire.

If you look out from the right, you will see an America saddled with tax cuts for the wealthiest and a war without end. If you look out from the left, you will see an America with a strong middle class at home and a strong reputation in the world.

Once we’ve reached cruising altitude, we’ll be offering in flight entertainment: my stump speech in as many variations.

Once again, thank you for joining us on Hil Force One. We know you have choices when you fly, and so we are grateful that you chose the plane with the most experienced candidate.”

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