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Hillary Clinton: I want people to know that we have checks and balances, but we also have the capacity to move, too.

On the recordFebruary 23, 2010
I want people to know that we have checks and balances, but we also have the capacity to move, too.
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Hillary Clinton
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Secretary Clinton emphasizes the importance of U.S. government functionality and its perception abroad.

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