Wednesday, January 26, 2005

But of course

Condoleezza Rice was confirmed as secretary of state on Wednesday as a large majority of senators swept aside objections from some Democrats that she be held accountable for mistakes in the Iraq war.

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She was confirmed on a bipartisan 85-13 vote, overriding some Democrats who said she repeatedly deceived Congress and was responsible for decisions they said have mired the United States in a conflict that has hurt efforts to fight terrorism worldwide.

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The only other recent secretaries of state to draw significant opposition were Henry Kissinger with seven no votes in 1973 and Alexander Haig with six no votes in 1981.
  Reuters article


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