Hillary Clinton Confirmation Hearing Set For Tuesday

Senate Democrats will hold a hearing next Tuesday to take up the nomination of Hillary Clinton as President-elect Barack Obama's Secretary of State. John Kerry, the incoming Senate Foreign Relations Committee chairman, made the announcement.

"When President-Elect Obama announced his nominations of Senator Clinton and Susan Rice for the positions of Secretary of State and Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations, I said he's chosen an extremely talented team to help rebuild our alliances and advance our agenda in the world," Kerry said in a press release. "My friend and colleague Hillary Clinton will bring her years of experience and acute intellect to her position as America's top diplomat.

The hearing will also be held for Susan Rice, Obama's chosen United Nations Ambassador.

The full press release:

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Incoming Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Senator John Kerry (D-Mass.) today announced the confirmation hearings for Senator Hillary Clinton, President-Elect Barack Obama's designee to be Secretary of State, and Susan Rice, the President-Elect's designee to be Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations with the rank and status of Ambassador.

"When President-Elect Obama announced his nominations of Senator Clinton and Susan Rice for the positions of Secretary of State and Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations, I said he's chosen an extremely talented team to help rebuild our alliances and advance our agenda in the world," said Kerry. "My friend and colleague Hillary Clinton will bring her years of experience and acute intellect to her position as America's top diplomat. Susan Rice's expertise in foreign policy and commitment to strong alliances will be invaluable as she helps the President-Elect restore America's rightful role in the international arena. I look forward to working with my distinguished colleague, Senate Foreign Relations Committee ranking minority member Richard Lugar, to ensure a fair and expeditious confirmation process for these two accomplished nominees."

Comments

[fayemac]

Thank God that Hillary is almost SOS. I cant wait to see what she does to change things up in the world. I just couldnt look at all the train wrecks that the Bush administration left behind in thier quest for more power and money. It scares me more to think of what an economic hole thay have left us in and weather its to big for Barack or anybody, for that matter, to get us out of it. Bush has layed waste to this country in every aspect and should be tried for treason.

[stell]

Lol. Anyone else ever noticed that the Clintons never kiss on the lips. Hmmm....a bit odd for a husband and wife I must say.

[TACOTACO]

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SERVED!

[rainbowblue]

This will not be a heated hearing, in fact I doubt any of Obama's confirmation hearings will be heated. For the most part Obama's picks have sailed through with hardly any critiscism. The comitee will ask a few questions and send her to the full Senate. No big deal...yawn...

It would be interesting if they ask her about Gaza, though.

[Peter007]

Hillary will be tough on Gaza. The Bush administration did nothing for 8 years to help with this conflict. Hillary will finally get tough with the Palestinians. They won't have it as easy as they've had it during the Bush years. Expect her to send a strong message to those terrorists.

[edwarvir]

I hope Dr. Susan Rice is confirmed. Hillary Clinton should
be sent back to the Senate. She is not qualified for this
job, especially now. She is an egotist . it's all about
her. If not Dr. Susan Rice, I hope that
John Kerry. would be looked at for SOS.

[AliMB]

its' going to be interestin watching Ambassador Rice and Clinton battle... nobody seems to have noticed, but Obama re-elevated the UN Ambassador billet to a cabinet level position, which Ms. Clinton was not all too pleased about...

[dreffein]

And you know this how? Given that President Clinton had the UN position at cabinet level, I'm not sure why you think this would be a problem for HRC.

[dreffein]

Hey Ed - were you one of the geniuses holding out for Bill Richardson for SOS? LOL.

[rejoiceinit]

Go Hillary--It's your Birthday!

[AliMB]

Its funny how Ms. Clinton was for so many years radioactive to republicans... now as SOS, her confirmation will be a breeze, with many republicans breathing a sigh of relief that its Ms. Clinton who will take over the reins at state ... though i wonder if its more to do with politics i.e. cause conflict with Obama, or if its because she is a moderate pick (versus someone more to the left).

[AndThenOneDay]

Peace appears to be the low cost alternative to war. As we are out of money, I hope Ms. Clinton brings a thrifty perspective to her new post.

[vjoseph]

Oh please show this live! I so want to see this, especially when they see Madame Secretary of State Hillary Clinton

[dreffein]

I agree!

[edwarvir]

That 's going to make me sick to my stomach.

[dreffein]

Then I hope it's plastered all over every TV and radio station in the country for hours on end. Happy new year.

[gruyere6]

I agree. Barfarino for all the pet/ty pu/ma's.

[Peter007]

I still think should should have been Secretary of Energy. Her idea during the campaign about lowering the gas tax was brilliant. We need lower gas taxes to help people that drive long distances. People in the middle part of the country with those big long highways need someone in Washington to speak for them.

[dreffein]

Yay HRC! You will be awesome at a time when the world truly needs someone with your strength, endurance and intellect.

PEBO has assembled a great Cabinet - I just wish Harry and Nancy would show the same level of competence. Where is our stimulus bill?

[redhot200822]

What exactly will the stimulus bill do for you personally?

[dreffein]

Not a thing. But it will help many others. Country first.

[hotwire]

Must be looking to get a few bucks free. Notice how I said a few bucks, meaning very little?

[BoboPalinski]

Another reason not to throw away my PUMA pin!

[Stilton4]

u should sh/iit on the pin, and then her face.

[dreffein]

Hopefully, Bobo will make his first stop at your sick, nasty face.

[PRODEMO]

Hillary will be great at this job and she will be confirmed.

[redhot200822]

Agreed. A SOS capable of crying will bring peace to the world.

[dreffein]

An SOS capable of empathy just may bring peace to the world. But, obviously, you were being small and sarcastic.

[pupbayer]

I agree.

[lizziekw]

Easy peasy confirmations for both of them, especially Senator Clinton.

A few headline-grabbers will try some trashy questions and she'll cut through them like a combine through wheat. That's just how she rolls.

I am really looking forward to Secretary of State Clinton.

[serindipity803]

Hurry,so Caroline Kennedy can slip in - need a new senate!

[vjoseph]

Seriously. I sooo don't want to see Cuomo get it, that man rubs me the wrong way

[AliMB]

it looks bleak for ms. kennedy: According to Public Policy Polling, 44% of New York State voters now say they have a less favorable opinion of Kennedy than they did before she started vying for the position. Cuomo now leads Kennedy 58-27 in a survey of the preferences of state voters. Among Democrats, Cuomo is ahead of Kennedy 54-34%, but a month ago the survey found Kennedy ahead of Cuomo by 44-23% among Democrats.

[humanist1]

Got the party-platter ordered and the wine is at room temp...............