The goal was to protect against even the appearance of a conflict of interest between his work and the duties of the Secretary of State.
Hillary Clinton: “The goal was to protect against even the appearance of a conflict of interest between his work and the duties of the…”
On the recordJanuary 12, 2009
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Clinton emphasizes the importance of avoiding conflicts of interest in her role.
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