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Fortress America and Beloved Symbols of Britain

Whilst President Clinton's visit to Oslo fizzed with pomp and glory, Alistair Cooke discusses how it managed to overshadow the real reason for going; a memorial service in honour of Yitzhak Rabin. Plus, he evaluates Tony Blair's banishment of hereditary peers in the House of Lords.

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15 minutes

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  • Fri 19 Nov 1999 21:00

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