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Hillary Clinton: Well, can I just point out that, in the last several debates, I seem to get the first question all the time. And I don't…

On the recordFebruary 25, 2008
Well, can I just point out that, in the last several debates, I seem to get the first question all the time. And I don't mind. I -- you know, I'll be happy to field them. But I do find it curious.
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Hillary Clinton
Democratic · New York

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Hillary Clinton comments on the pattern of receiving the first question in debates.

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