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Palin Plans Meet-and-Greet at UN Next Week

McCain plans to introduce her to foreign leaders at general assembly

By Ambreen Ali, Newser User

Posted Sep 16, 2008 1:45 PM CDT

(Newser) – John McCain plans to introduce Sarah Palin to foreign leaders at the United Nations next week to boost her foreign-policy experience, the Wall Street Journal reports. McCain advisers say they hope the running mate will demonstrate her diplomatic prowess and understanding of foreign-policy issues during the visit Tuesday, the same day President Bush addresses the general assembly.

"The meetings will give her some exposure and experience with foreign leaders," said a campaign strategist, though which leaders the vice-presidential candidate will see is still to be determined. "It's a great idea."

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John McCain and Sarah Palin plan to visit the UN together next week. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

UN General Assembly President-Elect Miguel D'Escoto Brockmann speaks to the media at headquarters in New York. (AP Photo)

Charles Gibson grilled Palin on foreign policy last week. (AP Photo/ABC News, Donna Svennevik)

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Palin Plans Meet-and-Greet at UN Next Week