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Hillary Clinton Speaks At Philly Church

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- It looks like Hillary Clinton stayed in Philadelphia after Katy Perry's Get Out The Vote concert last night at The Mann Center. The Democratic presidential candidate made a surprise stop at a local church to give a speech.

Clinton took to the pulpit and addressed those gathered at Mt Airy Church of God in Christ this afternoon in the West Oak Lane section of the city.

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 06: Democratic presidential nominee former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speaks during church services at Mt. Airy Church of God in Christ on November 6, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. With two days to go until election day, Hillary Clinton is campaigning in Florida and Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Clinton started by expressing her gratitude to church officials, and singled out New Jersey US Senator Corey Booker, who quoted the late Maya Angelou. Clinton said she misses the outspoken poet, who'd have a lot of choice things to say about this election.

"She famously said, 'When someone shows you who he is, believe him the first time', right?"

Clinton told the congregation that although the nation has made progress, there's more to do. And that what's been achieved is in jeopardy.

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Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton attends Sunday services at Mt. Airy Church of God and Christ November 6, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Donald Trump barnstorms five states Sunday while Hillary Clinton implores her most fervent supporters to get to the polls, in a frenetic final 48-hour dash to the US presidential election. / AFP / Brendan Smialowski (Photo credit should read BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images)

"This election is about doing everything we can to stop the movement to destroy President Obama's legacy."

She called on those gathered to vote, and to reach out to those who might need help getting to the polls, saying the stakes are too high to get it wrong on Election Day.

She also stopped by Cedar Park Cafe, chatting with diners and posing for a few photos.

Hillary Clinton Campaigns In Crucial States Ahead Of Tuesday's Presidential Election
PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 06: Democratic presidential nominee former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton takes a picture with patrons at Cedar Park Cafe on November 6, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. With two days to go until election day, Hillary Clinton is campaigning in Florida and Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Tomorrow will make Clinton's third straight day in The City of Brotherly Love as she is scheduled to appear at a rally in Philly joined by Bill and Chelsea Clinton, as well as President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama one day before Philadelphians and the rest of the country hit the polls.

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