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Hillary Clinton: Our greatest tool in advancing democracy is our own example.

On the recordJanuary 12, 2009
Our greatest tool in advancing democracy is our own example.
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Hillary Clinton
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Advocates for the U.S. to lead by example in promoting democracy.

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