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Hillary Clinton

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Hillary Rodham Clinton is a prominent American politician and member of the Democratic Party, best known for her role as the 67th Secretary of State from 2009 to 2013 under President Barack Obama. Prior to that, she served as the United States Senator from New York from 2001 to 2009. Clinton has been a significant figure in American politics for decades, advocating for issues such as healthcare reform, women's rights, and international diplomacy. Her tenure as Secretary of State included notable events such as the U.S. response to the Arab Spring and the military intervention in Libya.

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Feb 27, 2012

We are living through a time of volatility and possibility.

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Feb 26, 2012

It is a phony referendum and it is going to be used by Assad to justify what he's doing to other Syrian citizens.

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Feb 26, 2012

It is a phony referendum, and it's going to be used by Assad to justify what he's doing to other Syrian citizens.

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Feb 23, 2012

Assad can still make the choice to end the violation, save lives, and spare his country from descending further into ruin. But if he continues to reject that choice, we and the Syrian people will keep pressure on him until his deadly…

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Feb 22, 2012

There will be increasingly capable opposition forces. They will, from somewhere, somehow find the means to defend themselves as well as begin offensive measures and the pressure will build on countries like Russia and China because world…

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Feb 19, 2012

Legislation is needed to enable the United States to fully comply with the agreement and the Administration looks forward to working with Congress.

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Feb 15, 2012

We need to forge an ambitious agenda for joint economic leadership with Europe that is every bit as compelling as our security cooperation around the world.

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Feb 6, 2012

If confirmed, I intend to work closely with other international donors and to focus our limited funding on models that, in addition to having maximum impact on control and treatment of the disease, can be replicated by other donors and…

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Feb 6, 2012

If confirmed, I will work closely with the United States Pacific Command to find ways to expand our military-to-military engagement with the Papua New Guinea Defence Force in order to support its continued role in both humanitarian and…

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Feb 6, 2012

The gains are not to be rolled back. They're protected under Afghan law and the constitution.

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Feb 6, 2012

The sole purpose of U.S. support for reconciliation is to create the conditions for inclusive national dialogue among all Afghans about the future of their country.

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Feb 6, 2012

If confirmed, I will work closely with Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu to build on our existing cooperative efforts and to explore new critical areas of partnership.

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Feb 6, 2012

President Karzai has repeatedly affirmed his commitment to a peaceful constitutional transition of power at the end of his second term.

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Feb 6, 2012

If confirmed, I will work to ensure that all of our assistance and public diplomacy programs in Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu maintain their focus on advancing the status of women.

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Feb 6, 2012

Insurgents must break ties with al-Qaeda, renounce violence, and abide by the Afghan constitution, including the rights afforded to women and minorities.

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Feb 6, 2012

Protecting and promoting the human rights of Roma everywhere has long been a personal commitment of hers and remains a priority for the Obama administration.

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Feb 6, 2012

One of the most important tasks of American statecraft over the next decade will be to lock in a substantially increased investment--diplomatic, economic, strategic, and otherwise--in the Asia-Pacific region.

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Feb 6, 2012

U.S. policy in Zimbabwe is not about regime change. Only the people of Zimbabwe have the right to change their government.

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Feb 6, 2012

The United States stands ready to alter the current restrictions on our relationship with Zimbabwe and to forge stronger economic and political ties.

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Feb 6, 2012

We consistently prioritize concerns with human rights violations and... the importance of establishing a mechanism for accountability.

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Feb 6, 2012

We have consistently called upon the Government of Burma to take immediate action to bring about an improvement in their situation.

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Feb 6, 2012

Refugees from Burma should only return voluntarily, and when they can do so safely and in dignity.

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Feb 6, 2012

Our bilateral relationship can never be fully normalized until we are fully satisfied that any illicit ties to North Korea have ended once and for all.

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Feb 6, 2012

The rule of law requires an independent and effective judiciary.

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Feb 6, 2012

Human rights abuses, including military impunity, continue.

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