Former Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton Hillary Diane Rodham ClintonBarr criticizes DOJ in speech declaring all agency power 'is invested in the attorney general' Virginia Democrat blasts Trump's 'appalling' remark about COVID-19 deaths in 'blue states' The Hill's Campaign Report: Biden asks if public can trust vaccine from Trump ahead of Election Day | Oklahoma health officials raised red flags before Trump rally MORE on Friday said that despite things feeling "bleak" she sees a "bright future" for Democrats.

"I see a big-tent Democratic party," Clinton said while speaking at an Annie's List luncheon in Houston, Texas, Friday.

"A progressive movement that produces results for all Americans no matter who they are or where they live. A party with a big heart, large enough for all of us that stays true to our values, empowers the young diverse rising generation here in Texas and across America," Clinton said.

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Clinton was a guest speaker at the luncheon for Annie's List, which focuses on empowering progressive, pro-abortion rights women in politics.

Earlier in her speech, Clinton joked that "things may feel bleak" but one way to address that is to "just turn off the TV" when it "gets you agitated and upset."

Clinton also addressed women in politics during her speech, calling on the Trump administration to empower women.

"If this administration is, as it says, serious about empowering women, they need to do some research and implement some policies and start acting like that," Clinton said. "And we have to hold them to account for every single step they take that takes away rights, that promotes injustice, that undermines the future of women and girls in America and around the world."

Clinton has been making her way back into the spotlight following her surprise loss in the presidential election, but has made relatively few public speeches. Friday marked back-to-back days of public appearances. On Thursday Clinton spoke at the Women in the World Summit.