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Hillary Clinton: “After the polarization of the last 8 years, diplomacy must be directed domestically, as well.”

On the recordJanuary 12, 2009
After the polarization of the last 8 years, diplomacy must be directed domestically, as well.
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Hillary Clinton
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Clinton calls for a focus on domestic diplomacy following years of polarization.

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