Barack Obama had just claimed victory in the race to the Democratic presidential nomination, after receiving commitments from enough superdelegates to raise his delegate count over the 50% required to win at the Democratic National Convention.
Hillary Clinton Speaks at AIPAC
Picture of Hillary Clinton Addressing Policy Conference in Washington, DC
By Jone Johnson Lewis, About.com Guide
Hillary Clinton speaks at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) Policy Conference, June 4, 2008.
Hillary Clinton Speaks at AIPAC, June 4, 2008
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