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Hillary Clinton: This is a time of strategic thinking, not emotional reaction.

On the recordFebruary 27, 2012
This is a time of strategic thinking, not emotional reaction.
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Hillary Clinton
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Calling for strategic collaboration between Republicans and Democrats.

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