Hillary Rodham Clinton widens her circle at the State Department

[Beacool]

By Lois Romano
Thursday, March 11, 2010

Hillary Rodham Clinton ran a presidential campaign notoriously insular and unhappy, managing a group of egos and backstabbers whose dysfunction may have cost her the White House. Understandably, people wondered what kind of management style she would bring to the State Department.

But a little over a year into her tenure as secretary of state, allies and detractors alike say Clinton has made a vigorous effort to widen her circle, wooing and pulling into her orbit the agency's Foreign Service and civil service officials, many of whom said in interviews that she has brought a new energy to the building.

"We have had other secretaries of state who have cared deeply for the institution," said Patrick F. Kennedy, undersecretary for management and a senior Foreign Service officer. "None who have done as much internal outreach."

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/story/2010/03/10/ST2010031003443.html?sid=ST2010031003443

A pretty even handed analysis. Hillary seems to be doing a good job at State.

:-)

[troubledamerican]

1. Maybe now she can stop supporting the right-wing in Latin America & Central America

[Beacool]

2. As opposed to supporting Chavez, Castro, et al?

;(

[troubledamerican]

4. "Chavez, Castro, et al" are worse than the right-wing of Honduras & Colombia?

Chavez has no Death Squads & Mass Graves like Colombia. Perhaps you haven't educated yourself.

[Beacool]

5. Try interpreting sarcasm.

:eyes:

[Thothmes]

10. Or maybe Madam Secretary is following the policy directed

by her boss, the President

[TomCADem]

3. I Think Hillary Has Been A Pretty Solid SoS

I think it fits her skills and personality extremely well.

[girl_interrupted]

6. Thought this exchange between Hillary & Michelle

was so nice:

Michelle Obama Almost Calls Hillary 'President Clinton' (PHOTOS)

It's that time of year again! On Wednesday, Michelle Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton presented the 2010 International Women of Courage Awards at the State Department in Washington.

"MRS. OBAMA: Well, thank you. This is indeed a pleasure and an honor to be here with all of you today. You all look fabulous. (Laughter.) This is a wonderful occasion.

Let me thank my dear friend, Senator -- Secretary Clinton. (Laughter.) I almost said, "President Clinton." (Laughter and applause.) But let me thank you for that kind introduction, and most of all thank you for your friendship, thank you for your support, and thank you for your indispensable advice in getting me through this first year and helping me figure out how to get my family settled in our new life in D.C." http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/03/10/michelle-obama-almost-cal_n_494059.html

So nice to see these 2 women having a good time & celebrating the accomplishments of women. Hillary is doing a good job as SoS, her approvals are very high.

[Beacool]

7. Nice pics, thanks.

;)

[girl_interrupted]

9. You're Welcome!

thought they were really nice too! So much for all the "feuding" rumors, too. And it is so gratifying to see some attention paid to the accomplishments of women, might be a "mans world", but hell..we deserve it! LOL! Take care

[Beacool]

11. Yes, it is.

Far too many women are at a disadvantage around the world.

Here's to all women!!!

:toast:

[Drunken Irishman]

8. I think this whole administration has been doing a good job.