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Washington: New York Senator Hillary Clinton has accepted an offer from President-elect Barack Obama to become US secretary of state, the New York Times reported on Friday, quoting two Clinton associates.
"She's ready," one of the sources told the newspaper, which said Clinton came to her decision after additional discussions with Obama about the nature of her role as the top US diplomat and his plans for foreign policy.
Clinton’s senior adviser Philippe Reines, however, said it is still under discussion.
Democratic Party sources have said Clinton was on track to be nominated, with an official announcement expected after the November 27 Thanksgiving holiday.
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Obama is also expected to tap New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson as US secretary of commerce, NBC News said on Friday.
Richardson, a former United Nations ambassador and energy secretary during President Bill Clinton's administration, had been an early supporter of Obama after dropping his own presidential ambitions.
Your comments
I respect Hillary Clinton for taking such a meaningful decision to serve the great country. I expect a lot from her.
Joy Thomas
Dubai,UAE
Posted: November 22, 2008, 12:35
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