Clinton brokers peace between Conan and Newark mayor

Although Clinton has been busy promoting peace in Northern Ireland and reconciliation between Turkey and Armenia, she was able to make time to broker a peace between late-night comedian Conan O’Brien and Cory Booker, the mayor of Newark, N.J., who was recently offended by one of Conan’s jokes. In a video clip, Clinton attributed the ...

Although Clinton has been busy promoting peace in Northern Ireland and reconciliation between Turkey and Armenia, she was able to make time to broker a peace between late-night comedian Conan O'Brien and Cory Booker, the mayor of Newark, N.J., who was recently offended by one of Conan's jokes. In a video clip, Clinton attributed the squabble to Conan's recent head injury. The transcript it here.

Although Clinton has been busy promoting peace in Northern Ireland and reconciliation between Turkey and Armenia, she was able to make time to broker a peace between late-night comedian Conan O’Brien and Cory Booker, the mayor of Newark, N.J., who was recently offended by one of Conan’s jokes. In a video clip, Clinton attributed the squabble to Conan’s recent head injury. The transcript it here.

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