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Kissinger Backs Clinton at State

November 16, 2008 9:23 AM

At the World Economic Forum's 24th India Economic Summit in New Delhi, India, former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger said of reports that President-elect Obama is considering Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-NY, as Secretary of State, "I believe it would be an outstanding appointment. If it is true, it shows a number of things, including great courage on the part of the President-Elect. To appoint a very strong personality into a prominent cabinet position requires a great deal of courage."

Kissinger said that "Obama was my second choice in the election. But at the same time, I want to stress that this is the moment for non-partisanship in America. There are a number of challenges that must be dealt with...I believe that the United States faces a moment of enormous complexity, but also a moment of extraordinary opportunity."

- jpt

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"All these articles and speculations and opinions are going to make it hard for Obama to pick anyone else besides Hillary."

This is one time I don't mind the potential of media influence to affect political decision making. Can't say I care for the alternative, Bill Richardson. He's a nice guy, but wasn't too articulate during the debates and interviews. He also strikes me as being on the dispassionate side, like Kerry. Internationally, speculation and I might add, hope, runs in Hillary's favor.

Posted by: kat | Nov 16, 2008 10:36:14 AM

What foreign Policy Experience does she have? and why is he choosing her she voted for the war in Iraq thats not good Judgement,and he was against the war Conflict of Interest

Posted by: Angie | Nov 16, 2008 10:29:11 AM

Insiders are reporting the job is Hillarys if she wants it. I hope she turns it down so she can run again in 2012 for President.

Posted by: Mary | Nov 16, 2008 10:26:49 AM

Though more heads are better than one, I do not think Obama needs an endorsement/recommendation from anyone in order to make his pick.

Every individual used his/her own
head to pick the President they want, with varities of reasons, this should also be left for Obama to make his own decision.

Posted by: FM | Nov 16, 2008 10:24:11 AM

Do it Obama do it, you know you want to whether its to keep your eye on her or because you really want her as SOS you know you want her for that cabinet position.

Posted by: rachel | Nov 16, 2008 10:17:16 AM

Who cares about HK ?
He is spent......just like McBush.

Posted by: dave | Nov 16, 2008 10:16:43 AM

Oh, and double dutch does NOT KNOW THE AUTO INDUSTRY, smarty pants.
Get real, Sarah Palin did this in high school,
10xcsn
chill, BRO.

Posted by: fran ecci | Nov 16, 2008 10:05:47 AM

10xcsn
Hillary would be a great help for Mr. Obama in many positions in the cabinet.
Great news

Posted by: fran ecci | Nov 16, 2008 10:03:00 AM

We can live without the endorsement of the neocons' principal spokesperson to tell us that nothing has changed.
We will get the same old, same old.

Posted by: susan | Nov 16, 2008 10:01:26 AM

All these articles and speculations and opinions are going to make it hard for Obama to pick anyone else besides Hillary.

Posted by: Scott M | Nov 16, 2008 9:56:12 AM

Recommendation from a de facto (not de jure, alas) war criminal? To me it sounds like a kiss of death !

Posted by: peter g | Nov 16, 2008 9:55:05 AM

Henry, I agree with 100%.

Posted by: Jwench | Nov 16, 2008 9:38:25 AM

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