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| Hillary Clinton 'visit in autumn' | Hillary Clinton 'visit in autumn' |
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| There is speculation that US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton could visit Northern Ireland in the autumn. | There is speculation that US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton could visit Northern Ireland in the autumn. |
| Niall O'Dowd, publisher of the US-based Irish Voice newspaper, told RTE radio that Mrs Clinton wanted to introduce herself to the leaders of the political parties. | Niall O'Dowd, publisher of the US-based Irish Voice newspaper, told RTE radio that Mrs Clinton wanted to introduce herself to the leaders of the political parties. |
| He said Mrs Clinton would also appoint an economic envoy to Northern Ireland. | He said Mrs Clinton would also appoint an economic envoy to Northern Ireland. |
| Mrs Clinton visited Northern Ireland six times between 1995 and 2000, while Bill Clinton made four official visits. | Mrs Clinton visited Northern Ireland six times between 1995 and 2000, while Bill Clinton made four official visits. |
| There has been no comment from the State Department, however US sources have confirmed that Mr Clinton is expected to personally fill the role of special envoy to Northern Ireland. | |
| The envoy role has previously been handled by a State Department diplomat. | The envoy role has previously been handled by a State Department diplomat. |
| The last diplomat to handle the role was Paula Dobriansky. She left the role when President George W Bush left office and has not yet been replaced. | |
| During last year's US presidential campaign Mrs Clinton was accused by some opponents of over over-stating her role in helping the Northern Ireland peace process. | During last year's US presidential campaign Mrs Clinton was accused by some opponents of over over-stating her role in helping the Northern Ireland peace process. |