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Hillary Clinton: We're not as strong an advocate for our friends and allies in the region as I would like us to be.

On the recordMay 22, 2012
We're not as strong an advocate for our friends and allies in the region as I would like us to be.
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Hillary Clinton
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Clinton discusses the U.S.'s weakened position in advocating for allies due to non-participation in the Convention.

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