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Hillary Clinton: We need a president who understands the full depth and breadth of the decisions that await. Because you know, when the…

On the recordJune 1, 2008
We need a president who understands the full depth and breadth of the decisions that await. Because you know, when the lights are down and the cameras are gone, and you are there and you have to make these decisions, that is really when we find out who is ready to be president.
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Hillary Clinton
Democratic · New York

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Hillary Clinton argues for the need for a president with deep understanding and readiness for tough decisions.

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