Here’s Hillary Clinton’s Video Launching Her Campaign

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Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton officially kicked off her run for president with an email her campaign reportedly sent to her supporters on Sunday. The launch marks her second run for the White House after she was defeated by then Senator Barack Obama in 2008.

BREAKING: Hillary Rodham Clinton enters White House race; Democrat seeks to be first female president.

— The Associated Press (@AP) April 12, 2015

Podesta sends email to Hillary 2008 alumni announcing she is in — first official announcement from the campaign. pic.twitter.com/AsOEw6Z33T

— Jesse Berney (@jesseberney) April 12, 2015

Sunday’s long-awaited announcement follows years of speculation over when and how Clinton would formally launch her presidential campaign. In recent weeks, much of her team’s energy has been focused on building a formidable army of advisers and key players. Earlier this month, Clinton signed a lease for her campaign headquarters in Brooklyn. Watch her video announcement below: