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Hillary Clinton: We want people in Lahore or Karachi to feel as connected to this fight against the Taliban as the people in the Swat…

On the recordMay 19, 2009
We want people in Lahore or Karachi to feel as connected to this fight against the Taliban as the people in the Swat Valley are.
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Hillary Clinton
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Clinton emphasizes local engagement in aid efforts against the Taliban.

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