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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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May 19, 2009

We've got to begin to shift toward helping with sustainable agriculture again

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May 19, 2009

We want people in Lahore or Karachi to feel as connected to this fight against the Taliban as the people in the Swat Valley are.

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May 19, 2009

We know it represents a major investment. And we pledge to uphold principles of good stewardship and accountability.

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May 19, 2009

I expect there to be a product that, you know, will be forthcoming soon.

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May 19, 2009

There's an urgent need for pay comparability between Foreign Service employees assigned overseas and those assigned in the United States.

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May 19, 2009

I'm very encouraged by the commitment to civilian support in Afghanistan, and certainly with the leadership of the chairman and Senator Lugar with the civilian support in Pakistan.

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May 19, 2009

We do think we can do a better job with the dollars we spend on food aid

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May 19, 2009

We are very committed to an agricultural program.

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May 19, 2009

By using all the tools of American power--the talent of our people, well-reasoned policies, strategic partnerships, and the strength of our principles--we can make great strides against problems we've faced for generations.

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May 19, 2009

No, I think that that's what we're looking for now, because we have to build our own capacity to be able to use----

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May 19, 2009

Without action, we may experience frequent food riots and perhaps warfare over food resources.

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May 19, 2009

I mean, I was as frustrated as anybody when I sat where you sit on the Armed Services Committee.

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May 19, 2009

I take very seriously all of the questions you've raised about additional funding for Ethiopia.

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May 18, 2009

I am announcing that the people of the United States are responding to a request for assistance from the government of Pakistan with more than $100 million in humanitarian support.

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May 4, 2009

We have to act swiftly and decisively to combat this threat. These pirates are criminals. They are armed gangs on the sea. And those plotting attacks must be stopped, and those who have carried them out must be brought to justice…

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May 2, 2009

I believe that diplomacy should be the cornerstone of any foreign policy.

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May 2, 2009

Three of these inscriptions are many years overdue; one is being added all too soon.

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May 1, 2009

Three of these inscriptions are many years overdue; one is being added all too soon.

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Apr 30, 2009

Three of these inscriptions are many years overdue; one is being added all too soon.

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Apr 30, 2009

I believe that diplomacy should be the cornerstone of any foreign policy.

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Apr 30, 2009

Brian Atkins was a smart, talented and generous young man, everything that his country looks for in a foreign service officer.

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Apr 29, 2009

We're going to go after them. We're imposing conditions that we think are both workable and leading to the changes we're seeking.

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Apr 29, 2009

There is no possibility of funding Hamas. That is absolutely not possible under the language of the supplemental, nor is it possible under our administration's policy.

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Apr 29, 2009

I would like to get back to you with a specific request, Senator, because I think you're right to raise that.

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