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Krugerrand
02-24-2010, 01:08 PM
Clinton says domestic politics hurting US abroad
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100224/ap_on_go_ca_st_pe/us_us_clinton_nominations

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton complained Wednesday that domestic political battles are hurting the president's foreign policy goals and damaging America's image abroad.

Testifying before a congressional committee, Clinton said fights between the White House and Congress have led to "gridlock" in appointing officials to critical positions, including those with key foreign policy and international assistance responsibilities. That has created confusion among friends and allies, she said.

In response to questions from Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Penn., she noted that delays and holds placed on the nominations of several ambassadorial and senior State Department positions had been problematic.

"It became harder and harder to explain to countries, particularly countries of significance, why we had nobody in position for them to interact with," Clinton said.
The Secretary of State announcing that she deems some countries insignificant should do wonders for America's image abroad!

And of course ... to end gridlock means the GOP should do whatever the DEMs want. That's their definition of bi-partisanship.