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Hillary Clinton: That's what's so tragic, is that more effort earlier, more sustained, more targeted.

On the recordJanuary 12, 2009
That's what's so tragic, is that more effort earlier, more sustained, more targeted.
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Hillary Clinton
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Clinton reflects on missed opportunities for peace efforts.

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