The budget we are presenting today is designed to protect America and Americans and to advance our interests and values.
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.
The budget we're presenting today is designed to protect America and Americans and to advance our interests and values.
I agree with your characterization that there's a slight, a slight opening for us to build on.
We've encouraged the resumption of the direct talks which were suspended when President Musharraf left office.
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.
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.
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…
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.
We think it's absolutely necessary for Israel's security and future to try to move the whole region toward a more peaceful state.
I share your conviction that, you know, the best place for a child is in a family.
I believe very strongly that American business is critical to American interests and American security and prosperity.
We're trying to create a new relationship with Pakistan that is of longer duration.
I emphasized my commitment to elevating diplomacy and development as core pillars of American power.
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.
The U.S. Government has provided essential assistance in key areas of women's development and empowerment.
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.
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…
Women need to be involved at every step of the way in the process of rebuilding Afghan civil society.
Clearly, Afghan women are agents of democracy and change, and yet their potential is largely untapped.
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.





