Transition

BIOGRAPHY

Hillary Rodham Clinton was elected to the United States Senate by the people of New York on November 7, 2000, after years of public service on behalf of children and families. She is the first First Lady of the United States elected to public office and the first woman elected independently statewide in New York State. A strong advocate for New York, Senator Clinton works with communities throughout the state to strengthen the economy and expand opportunity. The Senator supports a return to fiscal responsibility because she knows that wise national economic policies are essential to protect America's future.     (more)

Features

• The Future Cabinet - State
• Senate Confirmation Hearing Live Video  (MSNBC.com)
• Statement of Sen. Clinton, Nominee for Sec. of State, before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (1/13/09)
• Transcript: Sen. Clinton Confirmation Hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (1/13/09)

In the Senate

• Statements and Releases
• Speeches
• Events

On the Issues

• Issues
• Economic Development Resources
• Major Policy Addresses

News Clips

• The Clinton Connections (LA Times 1/13/09)
• Clinton Says U.S. Must Not 'Give Up' on Mideast Peace  (NY Times, 1/13/09)
• Clinton promises to renew U.S. leadership  (CNN, 1/13/09)
• Clinton Aims To Restore State Department's Clout  (Wall Street Journal, 1/13/09)
• Clinton vows smart mix of diplomacy, defense  (AP, 1/13/09)
• 'Who's in charge' question looms over Clinton hearing  (McClatchy, 1/13/09)
• In Foreign Policy, a New Trio at the Top  (Washington Post, 1/13/09)