That is strange that Bush only sends Condi. Nothing against her, but the Arabs only want to deal with men. Why do we send women then?

Rice is the only member of the current administration whose principles, commitment, and dedication to American ideals–I respect. Condy, is the one bright star! Too bad, she remains limited ultimately by the incoherence of her bosses foreign policy. I'd be proud, and it may be wise, if she remained to serve in her present role for the Clinton administration. Assuming or course she would agree.

What just critisism, no solutions. I love how she just campaigns about how bad bush is. We get it, he aint the best, but he isnt running so get over him and tell us what you would do differently.

She's great at dishing it out, but certainly can't take it. Is she "piling-on" because Rice is a woman?

Hillary says about the Bush administration: "Their attitude is that somehow the United States not only should, but must, go at it alone. That's not going to work."

Mrs. Clinton, if you're going to be president, you need to educate yourself. The outgoing British ambassador to Iran recently said in an article in The Guardian

"All I know is that for the past two years the US has supported a policy of negotiation accompanied by sanctions, and I have absolutely no indication from anybody that that is about to be changed or that they want to change it."

The US, Britain and France have been working together on this but meeting opposition in the UN Security Council.

President Sarkozy's visit yesterday and his pledge to remain "shoulder to shoulder" with the US further indicates international cooperation.

But, she'll continue to go out and bad mouth the current administration for doing exactly what she prescribes, and what it has been doing for quite some time. All the while, she votes on a stupid non-binding sense-of-the-Senate Kyl-Lieberman amendment declaring the Iranian Army a terrorist organization. If you read the amendment, much of the text are passages lifted from General Petraeus' testimony which she said required a "willing suspension of disbelief."

Yet, there will be hordes of HillPraisers on here trying to bust chops and restating her position for her so we all get the clear picture of where she stands.

Maybe Bubba can issue the clarification for us.

Have a nice day!

She talks presidential to me. Talk about perception and vision! I have not heard similar speeches from Obama or Edwards. They are simply not her equals.

Hilary 08!

Ms. Clinton you are not running against the Bush Administration. It is apparent from poll after poll the majority of Americans are displeased with this administration. Why do you keep bringing them up? Just tell us what YOUR plans are. What YOU plan to do not what has been done and done wrong. If you need to compare than compare with one of your actual running mates not the outgoing administration. I despise Bush and this administration but enough Bush bashing already. I want to hear YOUR ideas for our future.

Good job Hillary Clinton on chiding the petulant asinine Bush and his evil cohort Cheney. These two idiots have done injurious damage to the good name of the USA. These morons actually believed they were furthering the cause of democracy around the world when it was obvious to any sane person that they were behaving like a pair of spoiled brats. January 09 can't get here soon enough so these ignominious brats can go packing.

Hillary is being very unfair. Secretary of State is the highest ranking diplomt (if you will). She is both the highest ranked cabinet secretary both in line of succession and order of precedence. This is a more influentical post than the vice-president office, especially international affair Nixon sent Secretary Kissinger (not Ford) to China to set up the infamous US-China alliance against Soviet Union. Bill Clinton sent Secretry Albright (not Al Gore) to work on the Israel-Palestinian "peace roadmap". Who else to send beside Secretary Rice? The vice presdient? First, Hillary will hate the idea of sending Cheney for diplomacy. Second, vice presidential international visits are always more symbolic than substance. You do not send in secretary of defense, secrerary of education or FBI directors for foreign affairs. Who is she suggesting? Is she suggesting that President Bush should send his husband Bill?

UR RIGHT MADAM HILLARY RICE IS A BOBOO- SHE SHOULD NOT A SECRETARY OF STATE-SHES THE WORST SEC. OF STATE EVER.
MADELINE ALBRIGHT IS THE EBST SEC. OF SATE WE VER HAD ALSO COLLEN POWELL.

Well, I sure can see the similarities between Clinton and Cheney now. Both will tell us how our government wants us to behave. We won't get much different if she's elected. it will be the same old song and dance. either party is driving this country toward the cliff. just at different speeds. take the marching orders from the international bankers and corporations and the CFR.

Great for the Senator. We really need to get a comprehensive approach to our international needs. I am in full support!

Tainted Rice, and not enough to go around? Yum. Pass the catsup again.

Hillary says,

"Clinton described U.S. foreign policy as "tainted" and damaged by the administration's disregard for international norms…"

What Hillary means,

"Elect me and we'll go back to hands-off approach to foreign policy:

We won't do ANYTHING which our European friends disagree. And we promise not to ask the UN to hold any rogue nations accountable after repeated demands and resolutions for compliance.

We'll make Vincente Fox happy by granting amnesty to all the illegal aliens living off OUR teet sending money back to his country.

We'll make Bin Laden, Al Qaeda, and other terrorists groups feel warm and fuzzy by withdrawing troops ASAP, killing the Patriot Act, closing GITMO, no fear of us listening to their cell calls or attempting to intercept other forms of communication. They'll get to plot and plan away JUST LIKE under the previous Clinton Administration.

Thanks Hillary - everyone can't wait for you to make us less safe so everyone else in the world will assuage their guilt for not doing ANYTHING.

I wish Condoleezza Rice were running for President on the Republican ticket this year. The concept of Condi being "… an able women …" is a joke. Condi is so much more than "… able …". cmon….
Give credit where credit is due. Condoleezza Rice rocks. Saying otherwise with nothing to back it up says something about the person saying it.

Hillary can't get her mind around or appreciate what Dr. Rice does, because Dr. Rice is in a whole higher league and class of person than Hillary is. Dr. Rice is totally focused on doing what is good for the Country, totally qualified for her job, and totally unwaivering on her principles. Hillary simply can't relate to that.

If only Dr. Rice were running for President, she'd call Hillary out on all of the reasons why Hillary should not be President, and Hillary would not be able to pull out the 'they're ganging up on me' gender card.

She's right. Maybe that's why Karen Hughes quit again.

Hillary wishes she was Condi. Condi can answer tough questions and actually has a believable stance on important issues. Condi, you're my hero!

Maybe we can't trust any women in high places of autuority?

Let's start the new trend with Hillary!

Blame it on Condoleeza Rice, So you feel a women is not right for the job?
Bush jr followed Bill Clintons lead who followed Bush sr lead, Now you get back in the White House you will continue to follow thru with Bush jr agenda. And rewrite our constitution take away the U.S. bring down the borders and call this the North American Union.
You spent your time eight years in office and left in disgrace.
No more Bush/Clintons in office, America needs new ideas new leadership!

Know who the STRONGEST and BEST diplomat could possibly be? The President.

But Hillary, much like Bush, doesn't think -she- should talk to foreign leaders. She wants to send somebody else, just like Bush. THAT'S NOT ENOUGH CHANGE!

Obama '08!

Riiiiiiight. Madaline Notsobright did a much better job…

Wait, when did Hilary Clinton become interested in foreign policy? I thought all she cared about was healthcare since that is literally the ONLY thing she has presented for consumption by the American public and she left us feeling anything but full.

Seriously, get out from behind this horse before she starts kicking because once she does, it's not going to be a pretty sight.

Stay strong Hillary American really needs you.

To chip
Did you read the whole passage or portion of it "Clinton described U.S. foreign policy as "tainted" and damaged by the administration's disregard for international norms, treaties and conventions. She then added, "Their attitude is that somehow the United States not only should, but must, go at it alone. That's not going to work."
As you can see she was talking about US foreign policy, not just Iran.

Thank you

Condi Rice would eat Hilliary for lunch in a debate. Specifics on issues are what Condi is all about. Specifics on issues is Hilliary's worst nightmare. Bill has trained her too well, except that Ms. Nasty doesn't have the talent to carry it off.

I would have to wholeheartedly concur with her on this. The weakest part of this administration has been it's lack of diplomacy. She gave Condi credit as a knowlegable Sec. of State. But that only works if you have a State Department that is going out and doing its job. And in this case, Bush has persued the tactic of saber-rattling and no diplomacy everytime. Condi is not doing her job period. And with two fronts already deep in war, we don't need two more, Iran and Pakistan. So get to work!

Telling it like I see it,
Wynter

Juliet from Mountain View, CA, said UR RIGHT MADAM HILLARY RICE IS A BOBOO- SHE SHOULD NOT A SECRETARY OF STATE

Condi Rice was the strongest force for moderation in Bush's government, providing a sorely needed counterpoint to the neo-cons who dominated Bush's first term. SHE advocated dialogue and diplomacy when Cheney and Rumsfeld advocated isolation and militarism. Unlike Powell, she managed to resist the neo-con's efforts to remove her, and is now considered by many to be Bush's most influential advisor, which probably explains why we're only in two wars right now.

She doesn't set policy; she executes policy. She also tries to influence policy, but the final decision is Bush’s, not hers. Don't blame her for his short-sightedness.

Tim in Philadelphia said, I wish Condoleezza Rice were running for President on the Republican ticket this year.

If she was running and Obama wasn't, I might actually vote Republican. It's not about race (I'm white) it's about those two having so much intelligence, integrity, and common sense. I couldn't give two cents about race, being the hard core liberal that I am.

Hillary - Condi is TWICE the woman you will ever be. She doesn't need a fake marriage to a filandering ex-President to get name-recognition and respect.

She went to an All-Girls school (St Mary's Academy) but never resorts to the "boys against the girls" sexist baiting.

She has worked for President Carter, President Bush (#41), President Bush (#43) and HAS 30 years of REAL experience - not the kind you have (first-lady of Ark, US).

Condi faced REAL discrimination growing up in the African American community. You grew up privileged and continue with your arrogance and sense of entitlement.

Condi stands with dignity in the face of psychotic protestors (Code Pink). You, on the other-hand, shout down constituents asking a tough question and discredit them by calling the a "plant".

Hillary - you couldn't hold Condi's briefcase! If Condi is an "able" woman, you're DIS-abled.

Secretary of State is the highest ranking diplomt (if you will). She is both the highest ranked cabinet secretary both in line of succession and order of precedence.

Richard, thanks for clearing that up. To more accurately describe condi then..she is the most ineffective inept highest ranked cabinet member and diplomat. (and that's sayin' a lot when you're talking about the bush admin.)

Secretary of State Dr. Rice has my full respect. She is not just good. She is excellent. If she were to run, she would not have us waiting for her credentials till after the election.

Is Senator Clinton running out of ammunition or anything of substance to talk about? I am still waiting for how you will SERVE our country.

It's alarming that Senator Clinton has to compare notes with Bill for whatever she has said or will say. We need a true leader for the Oval Office, which sits ONE only. Are we going to add a second chair for Bill? When the White House has a charismatic interfering husband, it will be a nightmare in management of any organization, never mind a nation. If you don't believe me, just ask anybody in management. There will be a lot of confusions even if Bill doesn't get reckless again. Any other Dem candidate would have been a better bet than the Clintons.

Uh huh…sure…that's why the Bush administration worked with China, Japan, Russia, South Korea, and England to secure North Korea's commitment to dismantle their nuclear weapons programs.

Wasn't it Bill Clinton's "go it alone" strategy with North Korea that was a total failure and led to the North's development of at least five nuclear weapons? The same strategy endoresed by idiot John Kerry?

Last I checked, we had our people in North Korea taking apart their nuclear facilities. Something her husband was never able to do.

Let's not forget about the Bush administration's success with Libya, as the former state sponsor of terrorism dismantled their chemical weapons programs.

Hillary couldn't wait to rush to the podium as the debate to use force against Iraq was raging. She couldn't wait to pound her fist and say she was positie Iraq had weapons of mass destruction and needed to be forced to give them up! Of course later on we find out that she never even read the NIE detailing all of the intelligence on Iraq.

She has the nerve to lecture the Bush administration???!!!

She is an idiot.

Get us back on track, Hillary!

Clinton 08!

So where are all the feminists now? Isn't this sexist? Seriously, she's attacking Condi for doing a poor job, and Condi is a woman, so it has to be sexist.

She then added, "Their attitude is that somehow the United States not only should, but must, go at it alone. That's not going to work."

So what is going to work? Really, what would Hillary do? I don't know, and I really don't think she does either. But she is good at criticizing without making any real suggestions.

I agree with Phil of Chicago. If we truly went by resume only in our selection of President, Condi would beat Hillary hands down. How has Hillary brought opposing groups together to solve an important issue? The only major public stage event that I am aware of is her 1990s National Health Care debacle in which had a GW Bush mentality. Its my way or the highway!

Ron from TX watched too many movies. There are good reasons why we have a department of state for foreign policy and there are greater reasons why past presidents do not conduct diplomacy until the very last stage. Your idea of letting presidents be the diplomats is more navive than letting presidents take on the role of a field commanders during war time. Even presidents with great military experience, like George Washington and Dwight Eisenhower, do not command troops when they are presidents. Bill Clinton will tell you that one of the biggest mistakes he made is getting involve with the Oslo Accords too immature.

HAVE YOU FORGOTTEN HER MARXIST VIEWS EXPRESSLY DISPLAYED DURING HER COLLEGE YEARS; AND NOW YOU WANT TO ELECT HER AS PRESIDENT. COME ON!!! Her beliefs, which she clearly demonstrates on her campaign trail, are too obvious; MARXIST! Vote her in and watch this country go straight to the eternal firery death!

Go Hillary Go!!!!!!

UR RIGHT MADAM HILLARY RICE IS A BOBOO- SHE SHOULD NOT A SECRETARY OF STATE-SHES THE WORST SEC. OF STATE EVER.
MADELINE ALBRIGHT IS THE EBST SEC. OF SATE WE VER HAD ALSO COLLEN POWELL.

Posted By JULIET.MTN. VIEW.CA : November 8, 2007 10:59 am

Written like a true genius, you make a great point. I would still like to know what she will do diferent.

Lets kill two birds with one stone, Dr. Condoleza Rice for president. Seriously I would vote for her over any clown running today.

No matter who gets elected President, things will not change for the better. Mark my words.

God help us.

I'm not even from this country and I can see what good image US had under Clinton's time. If you guys want to get this country in a good international standing, you need to put her in office.

GO HILLARY '08

The only people in the entire world who can solve all the problems are Bill and Hillary Clinton!!!! They have all the answers! Should they not have a ready answer, they will think of one the next day and declare it is what they meant, by what they said. Come again? Well, you know "IS" is such an ambiguous word. "Waltz me around again, Hilly"/"Willy".

Hey, y'all. She's not disparaging Rice. Rice is cool. She is an exceptionally smart and able woman, much like Clinton. As the NSA and Secretary of State, she hasn't been very effective, though. She cowtows too much to Bush.

Rice is admirable, but don't knock Hillary Clinton down in comparison. They are both good, respectable people and neither has said anything bad about the other.

Re good friend:

Where have we "gone it alone"?

Six nation talks for North Korea. Initially, several nations in Iraq and Aghanistan. We are essentially "going it alone" in Iraw right now since most everyone else has bailed on us, but there are still some Brits remaining.

I guess I need an example of where we've "gone it alone" to support Mrs. Clinton's assertion.

Hope you have a good Friday.

Just more finger pointing, and no resolve. Amazing how people can believe in nothing more than - more of the same old thing.

ARe you people seriously of bunch of boneheads? Hillary was giving Condi a compliment. Geez. Why can't you just accept the compliment as it being just that. Hillary is right. Condi is an awesome intelligent woman but she can't do everything. I wish Condi was not so far up Bush's a** to realize that he is not right for America but I do respect her intelligence.