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Hillary Clinton: My experience in the Foreign Service has taught me that long-term peace and stability are only possible when accompanied…

On the recordFebruary 6, 2012
My experience in the Foreign Service has taught me that long-term peace and stability are only possible when accompanied by respect for human rights, the rule of law, the fostering of transparent and democratic governmental and civic institutions, and an open and free media environment.
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Hillary Clinton
Democratic · New York

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Clinton highlights the importance of human rights and democracy for stability.

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