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Bill Clinton: “A reliable source telling us he is headed there, in hopes of securing the release of journalists Euna Lee and Laura…”

On the recordAugust 2, 2009
A reliable source telling us he is headed there, in hopes of securing the release of journalists Euna Lee and Laura Ling.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

Editor's note · Context

Clinton's trip to North Korea is discussed in the context of diplomacy to secure the release of detained journalists.

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