Posted on 12/13/2010 10:42:11 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
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.
Barack Obama, Sarah Palin and Joe Biden were trapped on a desert island with no hope of rescue, so Obama pulled a magic lamp out of his turban and rubbed it until a Genie appeared, The Genie announced that he would grant three wishes; one wish for each of the castaways. Obama immediately wished to be magically transported to Chicago and he was gone in a puff of smoke. Palin asked to go to Alaska and she was instantly whisked away. Biden began to cry and said, “Now I’m all alone. I wish I had my two friends back!”
LOL
She’s terrible. She has zero presence - I can’t recall seeing a SOS less than we see her. Condie was okay, but frankly I don’t think we’ve had a great one since Jim Baker.
Hey at least dear president was the first open and quite proud of it pothead president we’ve got.
Does he think he is Simon Cowles and the government is an American Idol show? I mean WTF? Is 0bozo even as mature as the average eight year old?
“”One of my better decisions, . . .”
Perhaps. But the bar is pretty low.
Is Obama back to smoking crack again?!
(He’s obviously not thinking rationally ....)
The fact is that he wouldn’t know a good secretary of state if one hit him in the face. Foreign policy is not hard-wired into him.
Or, maybe he’s courting her...in additon to the hostage takers...so that she won’t primary him.
Nothing like running around the world with a reset button that’s clearly broken.
No doubt tho, everyone in O’s circle just loves the blond bombshell that is hitlery klinton.
I would like to know who on the other side of the aisle thinks that. They need to go.
Something is going on.
I have no clue but all this instant smoozing between the three of them has me very curious.
I wish I knew what her age defying skin care routine and brand name were that she used/uses.
I don’t want to waste my money.
Yeah I heard she wants to rent Bill out again to pay off those debts.
If anyone had any lingering doubts that our current Chief Executive is mentally deficient, this should serve as proof.
Thank you everyone who voted for Obama.
Was that what the breach-of-our-state-security cables said???
“Dear Hilary, please hold on to my FBI files for another 22 months. Love, Barry”
Amen to that. Oh, wait. Us conservatives are all a bunch of rich, evil racists. I'll have to pretend Condi isn't black or something. /sarc
She doesn’t need face powder. she needs Bondo.
Actually, that depends on what Condi stepped in.
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