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Hillary Clinton: I am deeply grateful for the trust--and keenly aware of the responsibility--that the President-elect has placed in me to…

On the recordJanuary 12, 2009
I am deeply grateful for the trust--and keenly aware of the responsibility--that the President-elect has placed in me to serve our country and our people at a time of such grave dangers, and great possibilities.
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Hillary Clinton
Democratic · New York

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Clinton expresses gratitude and awareness of her responsibilities as Secretary of State nominee.

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