Throughout the beginning of her speech, Hillary Clinton works to earn her ethos. By mentioning her numerous positions as a political representative, such as serving in the senate for eight years, representing the United States to the United Nations, and being Secretary of State under President Obama, she makes known that she has experience and is familiar with many areas of the nation’s government. Also, by referencing President Roosevelt’s Four Freedoms, she shows that she is familiar with the history of the United States. The listeners respect her and trust her after hearing of her experience and knowledge of the nation.