Hillary the best ever Secretary of State: Obama

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   pisean282311posted 13 years ago

   There is a growing bipartisan consensus that Hillary Clinton is the best ever Secretary of State, US President Barack Obama has said.
   
   His decision to appoint Clinton as the Secretary of State was one of his better decisions, the US President has said.
   
   Obama who made a rare appearance at the Foggy Bottom headquarters of the State Department to attend the holiday reception party hosted by the Washington's vibrant diplomatic community by Clinton said, "I think there's a consensus building that this may be one of the best Secretaries of State we've ever had in this country s history."
   
   "One of my better decisions," he said amidst laughter.
   
   "It is a bipartisan view, by the way. That doesn't happen very often," Obama said about Clinton, who till early 2008 was one of his bitter political rivals.
   
   Clinton is relentless, is tough and does not quit, Obama said adding, "She recently pulled off what one journalist called "a Central Asian hat trick" - she went to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan -- and then she threw in as a
   
   bonus, Bahrain".
   
   "Because of the time differences, she was able to accomplish this all in one day," he said.
   
   She recently cautioned foreign publics against watching too much American TV, because, she said, you'd think that we Americans spend all our time "wrestling and wearing bikinis," Obama said amidst another round of laughter from the
   
   diplomatic corps.
   
   "So, thank you, Secretary Clinton, for your leadership, for your sense of humour, for your incredible dedication to our national security - more broadly, your incredible dedication to a world that's more peaceful and secure and provides opportunity for all," he said.
   
   Obama also appreciated the extraordinary role of the State Department employees for the tireless work they do.
   
   "You are the backbone of American foreign policy, especially those of you who are serving far away from home during the holidays," he said.
   
   "Day in, day out, you strengthen our alliances. You forge new partnerships. You prevent conflicts and the spread of deadly weapons. You promote global prosperity and global health. You stand up for human rights and you stand up for universal values.
   
   In other words, you show the world the very best of America.
   
   On behalf of the American people, I want to say thank you. You are doing an extraordinary job," Obama said.
   
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   what are your views on this?...do you think hillary is best ever?

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      chspublishposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      She seems to have the right ingredients for the staying power she shows. Perhaps it has to do with her career training and experience, her time in the White House and her general resilience and toughness as a person. She seems to talk' to' rather than 'at' people and their situations. Perhaps this creates a kind of empathy people like and can feel understood. She stood by Bill - that has to some endurance test in itself.
      Thanks for the invite.

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   Paul Wingertposted 13 years ago

   I always liked Hillary. As far as being the best Secretary of State is hard to tell sine their job is being a messenger for the president. She is definately the most popular and her and Bill are one of most successful politicians in a long time.

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   VENUGOPAL SIVAGNAposted 13 years ago

   I think Mr.Obama fears for his life.  During her electioneering, she reminded him of the fate of assassinated ex-presidents, if he comes to power.... So, to keep her in good humour, he is terming her the "best".
   
   While the whole world is describing Pakistan and Afganistan as terror-hubs, she declares financial assistance of billions of dollars to Pakistan, which helps the terrorist's development. Is not she the worst? Is not she the pro-terrorist Secretary of State?Why does she misuse the Americans' tax money?

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   WalterDamageposted 13 years ago

   I guess he had to throw her a bone after robbing her of the Presidency which she assumed was rightfully hers.....

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      VENUGOPAL SIVAGNAposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      USA has already wasted 8 years under Mr.Clinton's Presidency.
      Why venture into some more adventure?  She may be left in her kitchen and Mr.Clinton may be relieved from there.

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