Clinton defends U.S. response to crackdown in Syria

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Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Tuesday defended her department's incremental response to the slayings of protesters in Syria, arguing that demands for the ouster of Syria's president would accomplish little without the support of key allies in the region.

Clinton also sought to portray the Obama administration's policies in Syria and Libya as examples of "smart power," an approach that she said emphasizes collective action and international consensus over unilateral solutions that rely disproportionately on U.S. troops and treasure.

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Howard Schneider 17 Aug, 2011

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