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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 23, 2010

The budget we are presenting today is designed to protect America and Americans and to advance our interests and values.

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Feb 23, 2010

The budget we're presenting today is designed to protect America and Americans and to advance our interests and values.

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Feb 23, 2010

I agree with your characterization that there's a slight, a slight opening for us to build on.

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Feb 23, 2010

We've encouraged the resumption of the direct talks which were suspended when President Musharraf left office.

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Feb 23, 2010

We support the purpose and the principles of the bills, both the bill in the House and the sanctions bill that recently was passed by unanimous consent here in the Senate.

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Feb 23, 2010

For every dollar we spend, we have to show results.

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Feb 23, 2010

As a former Senator, I know what this means for the people you represent.

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Feb 23, 2010

I think we need to be clear that we believe Jerusalem's the capital of Israel and we're going to--we're going to act that way.

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Feb 23, 2010

The gridlock over nominations is particularly troubling.

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Feb 23, 2010

I personally am delighted with your active support of the concept of smart power, particularly in nations where we see the threat of extremist violent terrorism in Islamic lands threatening not only their people, our interests, their…

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Feb 23, 2010

We will pursue pressure and sanctions in order to change behavior and to send as clear an international signal as possible that Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons will not be allowed.

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Feb 23, 2010

We think it's absolutely necessary for Israel's security and future to try to move the whole region toward a more peaceful state.

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Feb 23, 2010

I share your conviction that, you know, the best place for a child is in a family.

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Feb 23, 2010

I believe very strongly that American business is critical to American interests and American security and prosperity.

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Feb 23, 2010

We're trying to create a new relationship with Pakistan that is of longer duration.

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Feb 23, 2010

We're focused on this, Mr. Chairman.

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Feb 23, 2010

I emphasized my commitment to elevating diplomacy and development as core pillars of American power.

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Feb 23, 2010

We have kept the so-called P5+1...united until now.

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Feb 22, 2010

I would urge you to write to the Afghan Government and ask them why nothing has happened about the killing of Sitara Achakzai, of Malalai Kakar, of Zakia Zaki.

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Feb 22, 2010

The U.S. Government has provided essential assistance in key areas of women's development and empowerment.

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Feb 22, 2010

They are among the women who have been working in Afghanistan for the last years on behalf of expanding opportunities for women and protecting human rights and women's rights.

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Feb 22, 2010

The plan includes initiatives focused on women's security, women's leadership in the public and private sector; women's access to judicial institutions, education, and health services; and women's ability to take advantage of economic…

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Feb 22, 2010

Women need to be involved at every step of the way in the process of rebuilding Afghan civil society.

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Feb 22, 2010

Clearly, Afghan women are agents of democracy and change, and yet their potential is largely untapped.

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Feb 22, 2010

The role of the U.S. military--and, Senator Casey, you touched on this--in terms of training the police force, particularly at this escalated speed, it's already skewed to paramilitary-style training.

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