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    Worth reading: Hillary Clinton in the December issue of Vogue

    By Jennifer Romolini, Shine editor in chief | Work + Money – Mon, Nov 16, 2009 5:58 PM EST

    Clinton with the president. Photo by Annie Leibovitz for VogueClinton with the president. Photo by Annie Leibovitz for VogueThere's an in-depth interview with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in the new issue of Vogue and--though we haven't always been the former senator's biggest fans--in this story, we were mightily impressed. Clinton comes across as a woman who's strong, independent, well-prepared, fair, deeply knowledgeable, thoughtful, and good at her job. Much of the article takes place behind the scenes, as writer Jonathan Van Meter follows Clinton through last summer's weeks-long tour of Africa. The result is a fascinating, West Wing-ian read, a window into the lives of high level public officials abroad. But it's also worth picking up for Clinton herself, who seems a very different, more genuine, relaxed, and candid politician than the one who was dodging fake bullets and fighting dirty with Obama just last year.

    Here, a few of the most compelling quotes from this new and improved Hillary, whom Bill Clinton calls "the best public servant our family has produced":

    On why she's such an inspirational figure to so many women:
    "Well, I don't really understand it myself. But it may in part be because people feel like they know me; they have watched me on the world scene for seventeen years now. They've seen my ups and my downs." She lets out a dark little chuckle. "They've seen my best and my worst. They've seen my public and my private-they've seen everything...So many women feel like I'm on their side... And I think it's also that, whether I am meant to or not, I challenge assumptions about women. I do make some people uncomfortable, which I'm well aware of, but that's just part of coming to grips with what I believe is still one of the most important pieces of unfinished business in human history-empowering women to be able to stand up for themselves."

    On how being a Clinton helps her do her job:
    "It helps enormously. Around the world, people will say, 'I remember when your husband came' or 'We haven't really made any progress since your husband was here.' There's just a lot of very positive feedback. It's a great door opener. And I have political experience that enables me to look at a leader and say, 'I understand your political problems. I've been in politics. I've had to run for election.' So when a leader tells me that he can't do something because a certain group wouldn't like it, I say, 'But that's what politics is about.' Look at what President Obama did. He organized from the grass roots; he created a political organization. That's what you have to do."

    On being told she's "warmer" than former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice:
    "I don't know," she says with a look of distaste at the whole concept. "I think it's important in these jobs to be yourself."

    On the now famous "My husband is not secretary of state, I am!" outburst:
    "Well, it was a very aggressive mood in that auditorium," she said, surprising me. "The looks on people's faces. . .But on the one hand, I got it because they are so despairing. On the other hand, I just sensed a real disappointment in everybody, including the United States. Forget it. There's nothing anybody can do. Why are you even here? It was a very intense experience." I tell her that the question from the student made me cringe. "I'll tell you, it made me cringe. As you saw. And the actual text of the question was pretty clear in the way it was translated. But, you know, it was just one of those moments."

    On how she almost turned down the SOS job:
    "I was stunned after the election when President Obama asked me to consider this...I was very unconvinced. I did not think it was the right thing to do. I didn't want to do it. I just really had a lot of doubts and I kept suggesting other people...But then a friend of mine called me and basically said 'How would you have felt if you'd been elected and you'd called him and asked him to do this?' And that really made a big impression on me. How do you say no? And so...I said yes. And here I am."

    Read Jonathan Van Meter's full article on the Secretary of State here

    See Jonathan Van Meter's photo diary of Hillary Clinton in Africa

    Hillary Clinton in the December 1998 issue of Vogue

    Photos: A slideshow of political women featured in Vogue

     

    27 comments

    • Sandra C
      Sandra C  •  1 year 10 months ago
      I LOVE HILLIARY AND HOPE THAT SHE RUNS FOR PRESIDENT IN 2012 AND GET THAT DUMB BUT HOLE OUT OF THAT WHITE HOUSE WITH HIS GHETTO FAMILY!!!!!!!!! GO HILLIARY, BILL AND CHELSEA
    • flor d
      flor d  •  2 years 6 months ago
      i have so much respect for this lady.
    • annie
      annie  •  2 years 6 months ago
      Great article. She is like a battering ram. Something fierce, indeed. I never cared for her and then (I think I disliked Bill so much those last three years that I projected some of that on to her), during her campaign, I began to see her in a different light. She's really a centrist, or the closest to a central political liberal traditionalist that we have. Her set is so large that she makes Obama's look like shriveled ACORNS.

      A lot of her past political behavior, I realize now was more SHREWD, than criminal or foolish or female.

      She is definately a major contender if she can turn around a liberal conservative such as myself. I love Hillary's wisdom and her experience and her realness and rawness. I like McCain but I preferred her over McCain by the end. And then along cam Harry....LOL

      I would think it very interesting to see Palin and Clinton together somehow, hell, even if only on a task force to make a decision.
    • mairead
      mairead  •  2 years 6 months ago
      I wish I had just one tenth of her oomph! She is the example of all those unsung, hardworking women we know are there, a mother, a wife, a leader, what all women are in reality but still with centuries of brainwashing to overcome, she is the light for us to see that we also can do it!
    • springtime
      springtime  •  2 years 6 months ago
      I think she is a wonderful Sec of State. She came into the office knowing much about those duties and about the world at large. It's also good to see her husband in a supportive, advisory role.
    • topguy10
      topguy10  •  2 years 6 months ago
      I don't trust or like anyone in politics. They all are phonies, liars and cheats in one way shape or form.
    • Clarissa
      Clarissa  •  2 years 6 months ago
      Hillary is fierce!
    • Every Way Woman
      Every Way Woman  •  2 years 6 months ago
      I hope Sarah Palin and Hillary Clinton team up and take down Obama. I wish that all women on both sides would come together and elect a woman for PUTUS. If women would stop being so pity and elect a woman, we could get some things done. Yes I like them both because I am pro woman

      Whatever women do they must do twice as well as men to be thought half as good. Luckily, this is not difficult. Charlotte Whitton

      Finally you wrote an article worth reading
    • Ms.Marie
      Ms.Marie  •  2 years 6 months ago
      hillary clinton is a wonderful testament that a woman isn't just a support for her husband, even when her husband is president. She's unapologetic, intelligent, resourceful and powerful. She's a testament to what a strong woman can do, in both her personal and professional life, when she doesn't give up. She has always relied on her ambition and intellect, and never her femininity (even when she was young and pretty) to make an impression. I'm glad to have a role model like Hillary out there for young women.
    • Mary
      Mary  •  2 years 6 months ago
      I love Hillary. I don't care what anyone says about her - she should be president today. Not that narcissist Obama.
    • rockin' mom
      rockin' mom  •  2 years 6 months ago
      Posted by Ms.Marie Mon Nov 16, 2009 11:06am PST

      hillary clinton is a wonderful testament that a woman isn't just a support for her husband, even when her husband is president. She's unapologetic, intelligent, resourceful and powerful. She's a testament to what a strong woman can do, in both her personal and professional life, when she doesn't give up. She has always relied on her ambition and intellect, and never her femininity (even when she was young and pretty) to make an impression. I'm glad to have a role model like Hillary out there for young women.

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      Sorry, this is the BEST comment here, so I had to repost. Hillary has always been a strong woman. WONDERFUL role model for those who aspire to be something more than just a pretty face :)
    • A Yahoo! User  •  2 years 6 months ago
      Oh yes! We LOVE Hillary! She's a great role model for all women! After all, she stayed with Bill after he was caught getting BJ's from interns in the Oval Office! PUKE!!!!
    • A F
      A F  •  2 years 6 months ago
      Good for Hillary--I am happy that she is representing the US abroad. Her strength in the face of adversity continues to inspire me and I wish her all the best.
    • Writer44
      Writer44  •  2 years 6 months ago
      I don't understand why everyone thinks we need to forgive Prejean and Palin for their antics, campaign behavior, and multiple lies--yet, they can't get past the fact that Hillary Clinton forgave her husband and worked to save her marriage? This is why Christianity is losing ground. There can't be double standards. I don't believe Hillary should be condemned for her husband's bad behavior.

      She is well-educated, intelligent, and well-spoken. So now it's okay to tear down our Secretary of State? What's with that?
    • Maryliz
      Maryliz  •  2 years 6 months ago
      I totally agree. I love Hilary, she is fantastic.
    • rockin' mom
      rockin' mom  •  2 years 6 months ago
      I absolutely LOVE Hillary. I just read her bio and it was very insightful. However, I MISS BILL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now THAT was a good president. So what if he got a few blowies while in office? He was a damn good Pres!
    • sc
      sc  •  2 years 6 months ago
      I LOVE HILLARY! I read her biography and she's really helped pave the path for women in politics and government. She truly is an inspiration to me and I could only dream of someday being half the woman she is!
    • Tink
      Tink  •  2 years 6 months ago
      Yes,Hilary should be the president of the United States. She will get my vote. Go Hilary.I am a senior citizen,Hilary would be great to all of us seniors. THANK YOU TINK..
    • Tink
      Tink  •  2 years 6 months ago
      I feel Hilary Clinton has always been the best for the job,no matter what job it is,one has to listen to her and not ignore her ideasof the truth. I feel she is very truthful,and will be very sucessful at it. Shirley M. Rauch...2009
    • GirlyGirl©
      GirlyGirl©  •  2 years 6 months ago
      She stayed with Bill after all was said and done, yes. The reason? Between them. There's alot that is very public about politicians, but not the reasons why they are still together! And seriously, I don't want to know.
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