Hey Katalusis readers, join me in a virtual toast to Madame Secretary Hillary Clinton!
The AP reports:
“WASHINGTON - The Senate has confirmed Hillary Rodham Clinton to become secretary of state.
“The Senate vote was overwhelmingly in favor of the former first lady despite lingering concerns by some Republicans that her husband's charitable fundraising overseas could pose a conflict of interest.
"Republicans and Democrat alike say her swift confirmation was necessary so that President Barack Obama could begin tackling the major foreign policy issues at hand, including two wars, increased violence in the Middle East and the threat of a nuclear-armed Iran.”
The report continues:
“The Senate voted 94-2, with Republican Sens. David Vitter of Louisiana and Jim DeMint of South Carolina opposing.
"Immediately after the vote, Clinton was to be sworn in during a private ceremony at the Capitol.”
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Yay! I join you in that virtual toast.
ReplyDeleteHi Becky,
ReplyDeleteWhatever Hillary's critics might have to say, no one - no one on this planet - can avoid acknowledging the woman's powerful intellect and the sheer strength of her character.
I've a hunch we'll be toasting Hillary many times in the next four years.