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Hillary Clinton: “A vibrant economy depends upon the free exchange of ideas, the free flow of information, and the rule of law.”

On the recordFebruary 27, 2012
A vibrant economy depends upon the free exchange of ideas, the free flow of information, and the rule of law.
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Hillary Clinton
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the importance of free expression for economic growth in Turkey.

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