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Clinton turned to Bono for Sinn Féin visa advice

Former US President Bill Clinton turned to rocker Bono for advice when he was trying to solve a visa headache over Sinn Féin leaders Martin McGuinness and Gerry Adams.

Sat, 03 Nov, 2007 - 10:14

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Former US President Bill Clinton turned to rocker Bono for advice when he was trying to solve a visa headache over Sinn Féin leaders Martin McGuinness and Gerry Adams.

The U2 frontman admits he was surprised when the then-President asked for his opinion - and he's glad Clinton ignored it.

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