The abrasive Dr. Susan Rice
I am hearing what I hope are rumors and trial balloons. I am hearing that the President is considering replacing U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton with Dr. Rice.
In my opinion, Dr. Rice could better serve the second Obama administration in another capacity. She would do well in an administrative position void of attracting lightening rods that could turn off world leaders and heads of states. There would be un-repairable damage plaguing the Administration for many years if that were the case.
Honestly speaking and unfortunately, I do not think the appropriate use of diplomatic language, tact and patiece are the forte of Dr. Rice. I am sure Dr. Rice is a nice lady and has worked hard for her position but I see meaningful positions other than Secretary of State for her temperament and skills. The Department of Defense (DOD) or Homeland Security (DHS) comes to mind.
I am mindful of the embarrassing incident of Dr. Rice walking out of the U.N. Assembly during a speech being delivered by President of Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. I am also mindful of her having another hissy fit when China and Russia did not go along with certain sanctions on Iran. Regarding that particular incident, there are some who would classify the feelings of Dr. Rice as un-controlled anger.
If Dr. Rice were to become our Secretary of State, she should not be surprised when visiting Iran, China and Russia if she is officially greeted by an under-secretary who would later offer her and her entourage a bagel and a choice of tea or a glass of Coke for lunch with no mentioning whatsoever of having a state dinner in her honor.
As always,
BB
P.S. I wish Michael Steele would be considered as U.S. Secretary of State. He at least deserves an honorable mentioning.
Susan Rice likely Hillary Clinton replacement
(CBS News)
Excerpt:
CBS News) President Barack Obama is putting together his cabinet for a second term, including a new CIA director. So far, only Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has confirmed she will leave. And Republicans are already objecting to her potential replacement.
And
CBS News has learned that President Obama is likely to nominate Susan Rice, the current U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, to replace Clinton as Secretary of State.
Read more at:
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505267_162-57548823/susan-rice-likely-hillary-clinton-replacement/
In my opinion, Dr. Rice could better serve the second Obama administration in another capacity. She would do well in an administrative position void of attracting lightening rods that could turn off world leaders and heads of states. There would be un-repairable damage plaguing the Administration for many years if that were the case.
Honestly speaking and unfortunately, I do not think the appropriate use of diplomatic language, tact and patiece are the forte of Dr. Rice. I am sure Dr. Rice is a nice lady and has worked hard for her position but I see meaningful positions other than Secretary of State for her temperament and skills. The Department of Defense (DOD) or Homeland Security (DHS) comes to mind.
I am mindful of the embarrassing incident of Dr. Rice walking out of the U.N. Assembly during a speech being delivered by President of Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. I am also mindful of her having another hissy fit when China and Russia did not go along with certain sanctions on Iran. Regarding that particular incident, there are some who would classify the feelings of Dr. Rice as un-controlled anger.
If Dr. Rice were to become our Secretary of State, she should not be surprised when visiting Iran, China and Russia if she is officially greeted by an under-secretary who would later offer her and her entourage a bagel and a choice of tea or a glass of Coke for lunch with no mentioning whatsoever of having a state dinner in her honor.
As always,
BB
P.S. I wish Michael Steele would be considered as U.S. Secretary of State. He at least deserves an honorable mentioning.
Susan Rice likely Hillary Clinton replacement
(CBS News)
Excerpt:
CBS News) President Barack Obama is putting together his cabinet for a second term, including a new CIA director. So far, only Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has confirmed she will leave. And Republicans are already objecting to her potential replacement.
And
CBS News has learned that President Obama is likely to nominate Susan Rice, the current U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, to replace Clinton as Secretary of State.
Read more at:
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505267_162-57548823/susan-rice-likely-hillary-clinton-replacement/
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