Political Quotes

Hillary Clinton: “The reason we imposed targeted sanctions and continue them now is the failure of those individuals to act in the best…”

On the recordSeptember 29, 2009
The reason we imposed targeted sanctions and continue them now is the failure of those individuals to act in the best interest of the people of Zimbabwe.
Said by
Hillary Clinton
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Hillary Clinton explains the rationale behind U.S. sanctions on Zimbabwean officials.

Share

More from Hillary Clinton

Aug 25, 2026

I can’t imagine that even in the Republican cloakroom, in the Senate, there’s much enthusiasm for going into a trade war with Canada.

huffpost.com
Jul 2, 2026

But that’s his game because he can’t win a fair fight, and his Republican Party, which has become a cult answering only to him, can’t win a fair fight.

huffpost.com
Oct 8, 2026

Peggy Flanagan has spent her career fighting for children and families, from the Children’s Defense Fund to the Lieutenant Governor’s office, and she’s delivered for them.

huffpost.com
Oct 9, 2026

Minnesota, you have an opportunity to select an extraordinary person and public servant as your next U.S. senator. Please take it!

foxnews.com

Other voices in this conversation