Jill Biden and Hillary Clinton, the current first lady and a former first lady, jointly introduced the recipients of a prestigious Japanese award recognizing lifetime achievement in the arts. This event marked Hillary Clinton’s return to the White House for a public appearance, her first since her time during the Obama administration.
Addressing Clinton, Jill Biden expressed, “Secretary Clinton, Hillary, it’s an honor to welcome you back to the White House.” The audience, which included notable figures from the Clinton administration and celebrities such as actor Debra Messing and choreographer Mikhail Baryshnikov, responded with enthusiastic applause.
Biden continued, “Wow, you are so loved. Your lifetime of work has left an indelible mark on this country. Thank you for always doing all the good you can by all the means you can in all the ways you can.”