Clinton Bids Democrats FarewellUS President Bill Clinton has given an emotional valedictory speech to the Democratic Party,urging Americans to elect Al Gore as his successor.Mr Clinton claimed credit for "unprecedented" American prosperity -something which he said his current vice-president would continue if elected to the White House in November. First Lady Hillary Clinton had moments earlier lent her support too, saying Mr Gore and his vice-presidential running mate Joseph Lieberman would ensure that "no child is left behind". Mr Clinton's live televised address was the highlight of the first day of the 43rd Democratic national convention - taking place in Los Angeles Monday night- which will formally nominate Mr Gore as the party's presidential candidate later in the week. Outside, clashes broke out as demonstrators protesting against corporate influence in politics were dispersed by police in riot gear. Officers moved in on horseback and fired pepper spray and rubber bullets to clear a crowd of 9,000 people after a protest concert outside the Staples Centre hall turned violent. |
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