NEW YORK, NY – Today, following the announcement of Senator Hillary Clinton’s appointment to be Secretary of State, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-08) issued this statement:

“I am extremely pleased by President-elect Obama’s decision to appoint Senator Clinton to be Secretary of State.  This is not simply good news for the United States but is a genuine leap forward for global peace, humanitarianism, and the sort of tough and intelligent diplomacy that we – the United States and the world – so desperately need.  To tackle a truly daunting number of international wars and crises will require a Secretary of State with tremendous ability.  Senator Clinton has that ability and is exactly the person to heal the unfortunate rifts between our nation and much of the world.  She will bring to the table a deep knowledge of foreign affairs and far-reaching personal relationships that will make her a natural Secretary of State.  President-elect Obama could not have made a better choice.  Congratulations to Senator Clinton.”