Clinton scores the release of journalists held by NK


	Clinton scores the release of journalists held by NK

Spiritualmonkey

8-4-2009 10:12 PM

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bill-clinton, euna-lee, laura-ling, north-korea, journalism

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8-5-2009 2:33 AM

clip-on-tie

Credit where credit is due. He said what was need to get these two journalists released, and I applaud Clinton's effort.

8-5-2009 4:37 AM

clip-on-tie

This photo was released this morning by the North Korean news agency. This proves two things. One, Bill Clinton was there and did meet with Kim Il Jong; and two, they need much better cameras. Or learn how to photoshop.

8-5-2009 10:48 AM

bignosemousie

Such wonderful news!

8-5-2009 12:25 PM

Spiritualmonkey

KJI needs a wardrobe intervention, STAT!

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