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Hillary Clinton speaks at Flint church about water crisis

Democratic presidential candidate and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, left, is joined by Flint mayor Karen Weaver at the House of Prayer Missionary Baptist Church in Flint on Feb. 7, 2016. Democratic presidential contender Hillary Clinton vowed to help Flint residents recover from a debilitating water contamination crisis. “I will not for one minute forget about you or forget about your children,” Clinton said. “Because what happened here should have never happened anywhere.”
Democratic presidential candidate and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, left, is joined by Flint mayor Karen Weaver at the House of Prayer Missionary Baptist Church in Flint on Feb. 7, 2016. Democratic presidential contender Hillary Clinton vowed to help Flint residents recover from a debilitating water contamination crisis. “I will not for one minute forget about you or forget about your children,” Clinton said. “Because what happened here should have never happened anywhere.”
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Democratic presidential candidate and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speaks at the House of Prayer Missionary Church.
Democratic presidential candidate and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speaks at the House of Prayer Missionary Church.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Democratic presidential candidate and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, right, greets Elder Kenneth L. Stewart, pastor before she speaks at the House of Prayer Missionary Baptist Church.
Democratic presidential candidate and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, right, greets Elder Kenneth L. Stewart, pastor before she speaks at the House of Prayer Missionary Baptist Church.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Democratic presidential candidate and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speaks at the House of Prayer Missionary Baptist Church.
Democratic presidential candidate and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speaks at the House of Prayer Missionary Baptist Church.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
MaKayla Sims, 6, closes her eyes during prayer with her uncle, Kerry Ballard, right, both of Flint, during the service.
MaKayla Sims, 6, closes her eyes during prayer with her uncle, Kerry Ballard, right, both of Flint, during the service.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Democratic presidential candidate and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton talks about the Flint water situation.
Democratic presidential candidate and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton talks about the Flint water situation.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
A woman finds a seat during the service.
A woman finds a seat during the service.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Elder Kenneth L. Stewart, pastor, delivers the sermon at House of Prayer Missionary Baptist Church.
Elder Kenneth L. Stewart, pastor, delivers the sermon at House of Prayer Missionary Baptist Church.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Bishop Roger Jones comes over and hugs Elder Kenneth L. Stewart, pastor after Stewart is overcome by emotions after Hillary Clinton speaks at the church.
Bishop Roger Jones comes over and hugs Elder Kenneth L. Stewart, pastor after Stewart is overcome by emotions after Hillary Clinton speaks at the church.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
People listen during the service.
People listen during the service.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
People join hands and pray during the service at House of Prayer Missionary Baptist Church.
People join hands and pray during the service at House of Prayer Missionary Baptist Church.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Clinton's appearance in Flint drew a lot of media.
Clinton's appearance in Flint drew a lot of media.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Democratic presidential candidate and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, left, sits next to Flint mayor Karen Weaver.
Democratic presidential candidate and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, left, sits next to Flint mayor Karen Weaver.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Brenda Miller, right, of Flint, holds her great granddaughter, Naomi Holiday, during the service.
Brenda Miller, right, of Flint, holds her great granddaughter, Naomi Holiday, during the service.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Democratic presidential candidate and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton stops for photo with DeMarco Bodary, 5, and his godfather Henry Cheatham, both of Flint.
Democratic presidential candidate and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton stops for photo with DeMarco Bodary, 5, and his godfather Henry Cheatham, both of Flint.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Hillary Clinton poses for photos with many people as she is exiting the church sanctuary.
Hillary Clinton poses for photos with many people as she is exiting the church sanctuary.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Democratic presidential candidate and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton pauses to answer a question and says that things have to be made right with the water for the children of Flint.
Democratic presidential candidate and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton pauses to answer a question and says that things have to be made right with the water for the children of Flint.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee talks with people in attendance after Hillary Clinton's appearance at House of Prayer Missionary Baptist Church.
U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee talks with people in attendance after Hillary Clinton's appearance at House of Prayer Missionary Baptist Church.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News