Clinton Says Palin Will Add an ‘Important New Voice’ to Debate

Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.) congratulated Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and John McCain on the selection of Palin as the Republican vice presidential candidate. In a statement, Clinton referenced the policy disagreements she had with the GOP ticket, but also alluded to the historic nature of Palin’s veep bid. Palin will become the first female member of a Republican ticket next week at the GOP convention.

Here’s Clinton’s statement:

“We should all be proud of Governor Sarah Palin’s historic nomination, and I congratulate her and Senator McCain. While their policies would take America in the wrong direction, Governor Palin will add an important new voice to the debate.”