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Hillary Clinton: I believe that development is an equal partner, along with defense and diplomacy, in the furtherance of America's…

On the recordJanuary 12, 2009
I believe that development is an equal partner, along with defense and diplomacy, in the furtherance of America's national security.
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Hillary Clinton
Democratic · New York

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Clinton asserts that development is crucial for national security alongside defense and diplomacy.

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