We must use what has been called smart power, the full range of tools at our disposal -- diplomatic, economic, military, political, legal, and cultural -- picking the right tool or combination of tools for each situation.
Hillary Clinton: “We must use what has been called smart power, the full range of tools at our disposal -- diplomatic, economic, military…”
On the recordJanuary 12, 2009
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Clinton advocates for a comprehensive approach to foreign policy that utilizes various strategies.
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