Towards the residents of San Diego, California, home of many active-duty and former military families, Clinton particular emphasizes her diligent efforts to lead and defend the country. She persuades the San Diegans that she fits the role of being commander-in-chief due to her rationality. It is a pre-existing truth that the president should protect its country while also having a clear, focused strategy. Clinton offers an anecdote of her experience with the hard work of statecraft