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Clinton heads to Europe
Later today, Clinton heads to Europe, where she'll visit the following places and do the following things:
Zurich, Switzerland: She will attend the signing of two protocols between Turkey and Armenia that pave the way toward normalization of their relations.
London: Clinton will meet with senior British officials to discussĀ important issues such asĀ Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.
Dublin, Ireland: She will reaffirm the United States' commitment to Ireland during meetings with senior Irish officials.
Belfast, Northern Ireland: Clinton will emphasize the United States' support for political progress and economic recovery in the area.
Moscow: As part of her efforts to reset relations with Russia, she'll meet with President Dmitry Medvedev and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov to discuss a successor agreement to START, the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty. They'll also discuss Afghanistan, Iran, the Middle East, and North Korea.
Kazan, Russia: Clinton will visit Kazan, the capital of Tatarstan, to talk with local officials and religious leaders about promoting tolerance and interfaith dialogue. The city has a large Muslim population, and yesterday, in this clumsy exchange, State Department spokesman Ian Kelly said Kazan "really shows that the Russian Federation is a multiethnic country."
Bon voyage, Secretary Clinton!
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Nobel Peace Award
Maybe Hillary should have won the Nobel Peace Award. She seems to be working harder than anyone trying to bring peace to the world.
You said it
Hillary is the brightest and hardest worker in Obama's cabinet.