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Turning to Clinton — her husband’s erstwhile rival for the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination — Obama kept up the good cheer.
“Let me thank my dear friend Senator Clinton….no, Secretary Clinton,” Obama said. Realizing her mistake, she allowed an exaggerated pause.
“I almost said President Clinton!”
That got a rise out of the group, which cheered and laughed as Clinton smilingly waved away the mistake.
—via Reuters
Love these two. I mean, obviously, but even more after reading this.
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton testifies during a hearing before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on Capitol Hill. (via)
Hillary receives a Tibetan khatag from the Daili Lama.
According to Stacy at Secretary Clinton Blog, the khatag is “offered to someone as a sign of deep respect and if given by a Buddhist monk, the scarf is blessed. It’s not just about the scarf itself but about the intent of the person giving it and it is important in Buddhism to have “right” thoughts and motivation when giving such a gift. To receive one from the Dalai Lama is an incredible honor.”
Photo courtesy of The Department of State.
![“Well, the short answer is no. I will not be immigrating [to Canada if Sarah Palin is elected president]. I will be visiting as often as I can.”
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, responding to a student’s question in a town hall held at a Saudi Arabia women’s college, asking her if she believes Sarah Palin could be elected president of the United States, and would Clinton move to Canada if Palin was elected.
(photo via)](http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kxy4swdA9C1qz6f4to1_500.jpg)
“Well, the short answer is no. I will not be immigrating [to Canada if Sarah Palin is elected president]. I will be visiting as often as I can.”
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, responding to a student’s question in a town hall held at a Saudi Arabia women’s college, asking her if she believes Sarah Palin could be elected president of the United States, and would Clinton move to Canada if Palin was elected.
(photo via)
First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton holding her award in Press Room at Grammy Awards.
Taken by Dave Allocca for Life Magazine, February 26, 1997.
I completely forgot she won this for her audiobook version of “It Takes A Village.”
(Thanks, hortense!)
“Although Hillary Clinton is the third woman to serve as Secretary of State, she is the first to create an ambassador-level position for the Office of Global Women’s Issues and has made women’s issues central to her foreign policy agenda. Check out a web-exclusive[*] video that explains why Clinton is a champion of women’s rights.”
Watch the entire special episode of Tavis Smiley Reports on Secretary Clinton’s first year.
*I haven’t watched the episode yet, but I sincerely hope that Clinton’s unprecedented focus on women’s rights has not been “exclusively” relegated to web-only content.
April 3, 2009
“Aboard Air Force One, the President talks with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton en route to France.”
(Official White House photo by Pete Souza)
There are 25 female ambassadors posted in Washington — the highest number ever, according to the State Department.[…]
“Hillary Clinton is so visible” as secretary of state, said Amelia Matos Sumbana, who just arrived as ambassador from Mozambique. “She makes it easier for presidents to pick a woman for Washington.”
[…]
[S]everal female ambassadors said they often bring a different perspective to discussions than their male counterparts and tend to focus more on certain issues such as poverty and lack of schooling for girls.
[India’s ambassador to the U.S. Meera] Shankar credited female leaders with turning the world’s spotlight on the marginalization of Afghan women, and several U.S. diplomats said that since women have run the State Department, U.S. embassies have emphasized collecting information on rights abuses against women worldwide.
Several female ambassadors from developing countries said they are attentive to issues affecting families, such as health care and the lack of safe drinking water.
[Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeline] Albright said she guards against saying that women focus on “soft issues.” “They are often the hardest issues: poverty, discrimination, education and health,” she said.
(via awomansplace)
I can’t believe I forgot until awomansplace reminded me. (She puts me to shame when it comes to Hillary fandom.)
HAPPY NEW HAMPSHIRE PRIMARY ANNIVERSARY DAY!
Old School time.
That settles it, awomansplace. You and I need to meet for drinks soon to discuss our love of all things Hilldawg.
My picture of a picture of lil’HillDawg, seen in the National Archives today.
And with this, I bid you goodnight.
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