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Hillary Clinton suspends her campaign, backs Obama Saturday in front of scores of supporters at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C.

"I ask all of you to join me in working as hard for Barack Obama as you have for me....Today I am standing with Senator Obama to say 'Yes we can.'" More key excerpts here.

Mostly cheers (and a few boos) as Clinton effusively praises Obama. No mention of McCain.

Speech emphasizes universal health care, women, and the historical implications of both their campaigns.

Watch video clip above. Read full transcript here.

PHOTOS: See gallery of the best shots from the event here.

OBAMA STATEMENT ON ENDORSEMENT: "Obviously, I am thrilled and honored to have Senator Clinton's support...I know she will continue to be in the forefront of that battle this fall and for years to come." Full statement here.

Plus: Clinton camp sends out one last set of talking points (read them here). Clinton expected to take a vacation now.

On the Web: Clinton urges on her supporters to sign up for the Obama campaign, while Obama urges his to e-mail Clinton and thank her.

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The Political Schedule

*all times Eastern

Wednesday, July 15

    • 1:00 pm
    • Hillary Clinton delivers a major foreign policy address at the Council on Foreign Relations in Washington, D.C.
    • 1:05 pm
    • President Obama delivers remarks on health care reform in the Rose Garden
    • 3:10 pm
    • President Obama and Vice President Biden meet with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in the Oval Office
    • 3:15 pm
    • Robert Gibbs delivers the daily press briefing at the White House
    • 3:45 pm
    • Vice President Biden meets with General Petraeus
    • 5:00 pm
    • Vice President Biden attends the ceremonial swearing-in for the Chair of the Consumer Product Safety Commission Inez Tenenbaum and Ambassador to Denmark Laurie Fulton
    • 5:30 pm
    • President Obama and Vice President Biden meet with Secretary of Defense Robert Gates in the Oval Office
    • Evening
    • Vice President Biden hosts a dinner for freshmen Congressional House Members at the Naval Observatory

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