What to make, then of this lovely photo that seems to show genuine mutual admiration? Note that Rep. Hill is clutching her hand.
Secretary of State, Hillary Rodham Clinton, speaks with House Foreign Affairs Committee member Rep. Christopher Smith, R-N.J., on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010, after she testified before the committee's hearing on the State Department's fiscal 2011 budget. (AP Photo/Harry Hamburg)The answer is that despite their differences, they worked closely as Secretary of State and Rep. from N.J. Hillary Clinton is very good at reaching across the aisle (and table). She is our top diplomat because of that ability. Part of that skill consists of knowledge. Did you notice in the video that she knew how many daughters John Fortenberry has? That kind of comment disarms adversaries. It is part of her charm and smart power. It takes the wind out of opposition sails and ultimately can result in some jumping aboard HER boat. Chris Hill is less of an adversary today, more of an admirer, and she appears genuinely to like him (her face is always a wide-open book, as we know). Why are they friends now? This little boy brought them together.
You might remember. He is pictured here with his dad, David, who fought for five years to get Sean Goldman home from Brazil to Tinton Falls, N.J. in what was essentially a case of kidnapping. David's Congressman, Chris Hill and Secretary Clinton worked in tandem to accomplish that, and succeeded. What a beautiful story all around!
