Notes. This ad may be the most well known of the 2008 primary campaign.  It inspired numerous parodies and humorists and editorial cartoonists had a field day.  The Obama campaign responded the same day with "Ringing."

Text of Hillary Clinton for President Feb. 29, 2008 press release:

The Hillary Clinton campaign unveiled a new national security ad that asks voters who they want answering the phone at the White House during a crisis. The 30-second spot called "Children" will begin airing in Texas starting this Friday. The ad points to Hillary Clinton's strength and experience to be president at this time and the clear positive choice she represents.

"One of the most important duties of the President is ensuring the safety of the American people," said retired General Wesley Clark. "Inevitably, another national security crisis will occur. And when it does, voters shouldn't have to wonder whether their President will be ready. As President, Hillary will be ready to act swiftly and decisively."

"The stakes for our nation have never been higher," said Retired General John Watkins. "As someone who has met with world leaders and is a leader on national security in the US Senate, I am confident that Hillary Clinton is ready to serve as our nation's Commander in Chief on day one. She would come to the job more prepared than most of our recent Presidents and certainly with better judgment."

"America faces a number of daunting challenges. I am confident that Hillary Clinton will meet these challenges and that she has the experience and judgment necessary to be Commander-in-Chief today," said former Secretary of the Navy John Dalton. "As President, I am also confident that she will re-establish our moral authority and our leadership throughout the world."

The ad begins airing on the same day that Clinton is scheduled to hold a campaign rally with veterans and flag officers in Waco.