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Hillary Clinton: “In the case of Louisiana, you know, a very strong and very proud African-American electorate which I totally respect and…”

On the recordFebruary 10, 2008
In the case of Louisiana, you know, a very strong and very proud African-American electorate which I totally respect and understand and would expect that, you know, by the fall we would be united and going forward to victory against the Republicans.
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Hillary Clinton
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Clinton acknowledges the strong African-American support in Louisiana and expresses hope for unity in the future.

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