The Tenacious Secretary of State

Two summers ago in announcing the end of the combat operations in Iraq, President Obama told the United States it was time for America to devote itself to problems at home.  At the first glance, his speech seemed exceptional.  Nevertheless, it left one high-ranking American official privately uneasy.  That person’s name is Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State.  From what she took into account from former aides - which had served within the position, Obama’s speech may be overly interpreted and inclined to be sending wrong message.  She thought the address as a in apt.  From the meaning of President Obama’s speech,

The United States was relinquishing its role as the worlds’ dominant power. Which was in contradiction to the global manner which America would pursue international relations.  Eight days later, she would deliver her own speech. Those two speeches managed to capture the subtle contrasts of outlooks between Obama and Clinton.

Behind the scenes, the irony that I find is that Hillary had lost the Democratic presidential nomination to Obama.  Primarily due to the liberal image which the Democratic placed together within its platform.  Hillary was type casted as a stern traditionalist.  This was in contrast to the foreign policies, which were adapted by the Democrats - as advised by Senator Pelusi.  In short term, Hillary would place out her own speech.  The irony was subtle yet the contrast was two very different outlooks in the aftermath of Iraq.  Clinton’s views have not changed within the three years while holding the position of Secretary of State.  As at this time, there is a strong relation and respect between Obama and Clinton.  I would tend to think that Obama is more reliant and open minded to the decisive rather than some in which have been within his caucus.  As you never hear either party criticize her.  This leads me to believe that Hillary’s work does not have much leverage from which to criticize from either side of the coin in Washington.  That's the Clinton and Democratic Advantage.

Hillary’s various speaking engagements as well as meetings abroad focus more on a new American movement where the nation is laying down a long lasting American foundation for years to come.  Ironically, Mitt Romney has borrowed several of Senator Clinton’s ideals.  One, which was his first campaigning platform, titled; “This is an American Moment”.

There is no question that that there are differences within the emphasis between the President and the Secretary of State. This might be a reflection to their underlying outlooks and roles within governing. 

President Obama views himself as an instrument of change.  Whereas Hillary Clinton forms the equation.  Formulating while in the pursuit of seeking continued strength while based with a traditional denominator.  The two former rivals have worked together surprisingly smoothly.  A rather good combination between these two within Washington, D.C.