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Sanders: Kissinger 'not my kind of guy'

As the conversation shifted to foreign policy, Bernie Sanders dug into Hillary Clinton for her consultations with former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, citing his actions during the Vietnam War.

Noting Clinton's mention of the former diplomat and national security adviser in a previous debate and in a book review, Sanders called the kind words "rather amazing."

“Because I happen to believe that Henry Kissinger was one of the most destructive secretaries of state in the modern history of this country," the senator said. "I am proud to say that Henry Kissinger is not my friend. I will not take advice from Kissinger."

Referencing the bombing of Cambodia in the 1970s under Kissinger, Sanders remarked that it created the instability for the rise of the Khmer Rouge and murderous dictator Pol Pot.

"So count me in as somebody who will not be listening to Henry Kissinger," he said.

Clinton shot back: "Well I know journalists have asked who you do listen to on foreign policy, and we have yet to know who that is," alluding to stories from POLITICO and other outlets questioning the Vermont senator's foreign policy acumen.

"Well, it ain't Henry Kissinger, that's for sure" Sanders said.

