Chelsea Clinton: Why she admires George H. W. Bush

Chelsea Clinton, who made $600,000 as an NBC news reporter, gave a speech about community service. Chelsea Clinton says every young person should be given the opportunity serve. She also praised George H. W. Bush.

June 17, 2014

By Christina A. CassidyAssociated Press

Atlanta

Chelsea Clinton, who has played an increasingly prominent role in her family's foundation, used a speech Monday to call for more community service opportunities for a younger generation and said she supports efforts that would allow more college graduates to reduce their student loan debt through volunteering.

Clinton, 34, who serves as vice chair of the Clinton Foundation, spoke to about 5,000 people gathered for the "Service Unites" conference sponsored by the Points of Light Foundation, and also participated in aa difference in their community," Clinton said.

While she spoke of her parents' service, she mentioned nothing about her mother, Hillary Rodham Clinton, and her possible run for president.

She did take a moment to honor 41st President George H. W. Bush, who started the Points of Light Foundation, which has grown to one of the largest volunteering and service organizations.

"I have long been an admirer of President Bush partly because he, like my father, didn't rest on his laurels after he left the White House. He very much believed that he still had something to contribute to our country," Clinton said.

She also spoke on the growing crisis of student loan debt, praising President Barack Obama for a plan that offers student loan forgiveness for those working in public schools