Hillary Clinton's 2016 Announcement Prompts Quick Reaction From Politicians, Friends

Hillary Clinton announced her 2016 presidential campaign on Sunday and, unsurprisingly, people had a lot to say about her. In less than an hour, over a dozen major figures had released statements, including daughter Chelsea Clinton, former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, and several likely Republican presidential candidates. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) even released his own video chastising her record and promoting his own campaign. Here are some of them:

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D)

Second in my inbox supporting Hillary is @NYGovCuomo pic.twitter.com/nvbG9eN8jA

— Andrew J. Hawkins (@andyjayhawk) April 12, 2015

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.)

.@HillaryClinton has a vision for a better future. Help make it a reality, join #OffTheSidelines & support Hillary: http://t.co/isQPOfIBRP

— Kirsten Gillibrand (@SenGillibrand) April 12, 2015

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas)

Is the world a safer place because Hillary Clinton was Secretary of State? No: http://t.co/LVfxjeUX62 pic.twitter.com/UJQ8Gsa2ro

— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) April 12, 2015

Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright

.@hillaryclinton is smart, caring and determined. She is going to be an outstanding president! #Hillary2016

— Madeleine Albright (@madeleine) April 12, 2015

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush (R)

We must do better than Hillary. If you're committed to stopping her, add your name now.
https://t.co/GUtxMw19Oh

— Jeb Bush (@JebBush) April 12, 2015

Chelsea Clinton

Very proud of you Mom! @HillaryClinton: http://t.co/PvMlg82cU2

— Chelsea Clinton (@ChelseaClinton) April 12, 2015

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.)

I want to welcome Hillary Clinton to the presidential field. Looking forward to hearing her thoughts during the race: http://t.co/NtmC0hbzrI

— D Wasserman Schultz (@DWStweets) April 12, 2015

Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards

There has never been a presidential candidate with as strong a commitment to women’s health & rights as @HillaryClinton. #Historic

— Cecile Richards (@CecileRichards) April 12, 2015

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R)

.@HillaryClinton has the same Washington-knows-best mentality people around the country are looking to move beyond. - SKW

— Scott Walker (@ScottWalker) April 12, 2015

Former Sen. Rick Santorum (R-Pa.)

I know Hillary Clinton. I served with Hillary Clinton. She does not have the right vision to lead America. http://t.co/of1Rcbyh9N

— Rick Santorum (@RickSantorum) April 12, 2015

Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley (D)

.@GovernorOMalley spox statement pic.twitter.com/5nSHnbNAFA

— Zeke Miller (@ZekeJMiller) April 12, 2015

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.)

I hope @HillaryClinton will speak out on these and other important issues in the days and weeks ahead. pic.twitter.com/cOGs1z4i9H

— Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) April 12, 2015

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