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opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com - 1/15/2009
How 'Soft Power' Got 'Smart'
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In her confirmation hearing yesterday, Hillary Clinton used the phrase "smart power" four times in her opening statement and nine times during her testimony. Cue the headline writers: "Clinton Vows to Lead Using 'Smart Power' Strategy"; "Clinton seeks a 'smart power' Middle East strategy," ...
Clinton seeks a 'smart power' Middle East strategy - Yahoo! News
news.yahoo.com - 1/13/2009
Clinton seeks a 'smart power' Middle East strategy - Yahoo! News
— news.yahoo.com — Clinton promises 'smart power' under Obama AFP/Getty Images Secretary of State-designate and US Senator Hillary Clinton (L) prepares to testify during her confirmation (more) Clinton seeks a 'smart power' Middle East strategy - ...

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timesonline.co.uk - 1/14/2009
Hillary Clinton says 'smart power' will restore American leadership
— timesonline.co.uk — Hillary Clinton vowed to restore American leadership through a "smart power" mix of diplomacy and defence today as she appeared at a Senate hearing for confirmation as the next US Secretary of State. In a confident and businesslike appearance before ... (more) Hillary Clinton says 'smart power' will restore ...

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'Smart Power' Is Clinton's Vow at Hearings
abcnews.go.com - 1/13/2009
'Smart Power' Is Clinton's Vow at Hearings
— abcnews.go.com — After a warm reception during the morning session on Capitol Hill, Sen. Hillary Clinton faced tougher questions this afternoon about potential conflicts of interest her husband's fundraising could pose if she is confirmed as secretary of state.  ... (more) 'Smart Power' Is Clinton's Vow at Hearings

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I Don't Care What You Call It, Just Make it Good
democracyarsenal.org — ... favorably about kinder, gentler means for achieving national interests, forms of inducement like certain brands of diplomacy, development assistance and promotion of American values.  Heightened emphasis on these instruments, called "soft power," contrasts strongly with the Bush Administration's approach, which was chastised for its over-reliance on coercive methods like sanctions or military action, ie "hard power."  Several bloggers and ...

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