US Senator Hillary Clinton (C) laughs with Northern Ireland leaders, Ian Paisley (L) and Martin McGuinness (R) after their private meeting 07 December, 2007 at the Willard Hotel in Washington, DC. Northern Ireland's First Minister Ian Paisley and deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness made their first visit to the US since taking office. Getty Images logo Getty Images 24 months ago

US Senator Hillary Clinton (C) laughs with Northern Ireland leaders, Ian Paisley (L) and Martin McGuinness (R) after their private meeting 07 December, 2007 at the Willard Hotel in Washington, DC. Northern Ireland's First Minister Ian Paisley and deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness made their first visit to the US since taking office.

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