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Wed 01 Jan 2009Clinton signals new Middle East policy initiative
HILLARY CLINTON has signalled a new American policy initiative in the Middle East, seeking to engage Syria and Iran as "constructive regional actors" and renewing efforts to achieve peace between Israelis and Palestinians.
Appearing before the Senate foreign relations committee for her confirmation hearing as the next secretary of state, Mrs Clinton said the United States must use "smart power" - a combination of diplomatic, economic and military tools - to pursue its interests in the world.
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