Clinton accepts presidential nomination

(ANSA) - Philadelphia, July 29 - Hillary Clinton became the official Democratic presidential candidate in November elections after accepting the nomination at the close of the party's national convention in Philadelphia on Thursday.
    "It is with humility, determination and boundless confidence in America's promise that I accept your nomination for president of the United States," said the former first lady and ex secretary of state, adding that she would be the president "for all Americans". Clinton, the first female presidential nominee in the history of the United States, will race against Republican candidate Donald Trump.
    She also reached out to supporters of her main rival in the Democratic primaries, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders.
    "Your cause is our cause. Our country needs your ideas, energy and passion," she said.