NC Senator Dole's Letter to Clay Aiken Fans (from 2003)

This lovely letter, from North Carolina Senator Elizabeth Dole, was written to DC Clay fans in October 2003 after several DC area Claymates invited her to a MOAM CD Launch party in the DC area. Special Thanks to iluvuclay and heavens2 of the CB!

October 10, 2003

Dear Clay Aiken Fans:

Thank you for your kind invitation to Clay's CD Release party at Bertucci's. I wish I could be present with all of you this evening, however prior commitments prevent me from sharing this festive occasion with you.

I hope that all of you enjoy the festivities in Clay's honor this evening. I was fortunate enough to have Clay sing "Happy Birthday" to me during my most recent birthday celebration, and I wish him all the best with the release of his new CD, "Measure of a Man."

Clay has been a marvelous representative of North Carolina during his time in the limelight. He highlights the best of what our state has to offer -- a talented young man with a commitment to being of service to those in need. In addition to his vocal talents, I am equally as proud of his work with education and young people.

I am proud to have Clay Aiken as an "American Idol" from my state.

With warmest best wishes,

Elizabeth Dole