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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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Mar 1, 2011

I would consider Gaddafi a human-rights abuser, and I would consider the leadership of Iran as abusing human rights.

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Mar 1, 2011

We have, over generations, enabled Americans to grow up successful and safe because we've led the world, we've invested resources to build democratic allies and vibrant trading partners.

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Mar 1, 2011

We've got to get our fiscal house in order.

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Mar 1, 2011

Our diplomatic and development work is dedicated to strengthening national security.

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Mar 1, 2011

Generations of Americans have grown up successful and safe because we chose to lead the world in tackling its greatest challenges.

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Mar 1, 2011

National security is a fundamental objective of development and diplomacy.

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Mar 1, 2011

U.S. assistance is critical to maintaining and deepening the long-term strategic partnership that the United States is forging with the people and Government of Pakistan.

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Mar 1, 2011

I applaud the efforts of the Department to develop this important document.

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Mar 1, 2011

The Department of State's continuing recruitment goal is to identify, inspire, and employ qualified Americans from diverse backgrounds.

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Mar 1, 2011

The State Department is currently evaluating the Keystone XL pipeline project to determine whether to issue a Presidential Permit for the project.

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Mar 1, 2011

Development progress is essential to promoting America's national security and economic interests.

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Mar 1, 2011

The QDDR is changing the way we do business.

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Mar 1, 2011

By requesting $8.7 billion in an Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) budget, the Department of State and USAID strive to be as transparent as possible about the extraordinary and temporary resource demands we face due to operating in…

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Mar 1, 2011

There is no military solution to the conflict.

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Mar 1, 2011

Those who cling to the status quo may be able to hold back the full impact of their countries' problems for a little while, but not forever.

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Mar 1, 2011

In too many places, in too many ways, the region's foundations are sinking into the sand. If leaders don't offer a positive vision and give young people meaningful ways to contribute, others will fill the vacuum.

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Mar 1, 2011

Global climate change indeed has serious implications for U.S. national security interests.

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Mar 1, 2011

As President Obama has made clear, the United States commitment to Haiti will be sustained.

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Mar 1, 2011

The United States looks forward to a timely, peaceful transition from one democratically elected President of Haiti to the next.

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Mar 1, 2011

We can only be successful in meeting our national security objectives through the combined power of defense, diplomacy, and development.

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Mar 1, 2011

The Department and USAID FY 2012 request of $8.7 billion in the Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) budget reflects the exceptional, extraordinary costs incurred in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.

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Mar 1, 2011

We are now fully integrated and interdependent, and if we don't lead on these issues I don't know what will happen.

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Mar 1, 2011

If you think we have a humanitarian moral mission in the world, we're going to be walking away from 5 million children and family members who we will not treat for malaria.

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Mar 1, 2011

If you think we should be looking to open up markets and create jobs for Americans, we're going to be undermining that.

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Mar 1, 2011

If you think that American should be standing up for our national security, which I think is our primary priority, we're going to be undermining that.

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