voa标准英语2008年-Obama Names Campaign Rival Hillary Clinton as H

President-elect Barack Obama has named his one-time political rival, New York Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, as his secretary of state. Clinton is expected to resign her Senate seat to prepare to lead U.S. foreign policy in the latest chapter in her long career. VOA's Deborah Tate reports from Washington.

Many observers are praising President-elect Obama's choice for secretary of state.

They said Hillary Clinton comes to the job with name recognition and a familiarity with foreign policy as a result of her service on the Senate Armed Services Committee.

In an interview on NBC television's "Meet the Press" program, former Republican Secretary of State James Baker¹ said Clinton's nomination² will be well-received by many around the world. But he added that she will need to hold the same views as the President-elect.

"She will be successful depending upon how seamless she is with her president, and how they operate together and how he protects her back," he said.
　

Barack Obama stands with Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (R), VP-elect Joe Biden (L) in Chicago, 01 Dec 2008

Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton were not always in agreement on foreign policy during their bitter campaign fight for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination -- as was evident during their debate in February:

OBAMA: "On what I believe was the single most important foreign policy decision of this generation -- whether or not to go to war in Iraq -- I believe I showed the judgment³ of a commander in chief. And I think that Senator Clinton was wrong in her judgments⁴ on that."

CLINTON: "There has been this difference between us over when and whether the president should offer a meeting -- without preconditions -- with those with whom we do not have diplomatic relations."

But those comments were made in the heat of a primary campaign. The two former rivals put aside their differences months ago, when it became clear that Clinton would not win the nomination.

CLINTON: "I know he will work for you, he'll fight for you and he'll stand up for you, every single day in the White House."

OBAMA: "Today I could not be happier that we're sharing this stage as allies to bring about the fundamental changes that this country so desperately⁵ needs."

Now, Mr. Obama wants to make Clinton the face of his foreign policy.

Clinton has become known for her diligence and attention to detail as a result of her eight years in the U.S. Senate and as first lady during her husband Bill Clinton's two terms as president. She has traveled widely during her career, as she noted⁶ during the presidential campaign.

"For more than 15 years, I've been honored to represent our country in more than 80 countries to negotiate on matters such as opening borders for refugees during the war in Kosovo, to standing⁷ up for women's rights as human rights around the world," said Senator Clinton.

Hillary Clinton has earned the respect of many in the U.S. Senate, often reaching across the political aisle⁸ to forge compromises. She is expected to face easy confirmation⁹ from her colleagues in the Senate.

1 baker   

n.面包师

参考例句：

• The baker bakes his bread in the bakery.面包师在面包房内烤面包。
• The baker frosted the cake with a mixture of sugar and whites of eggs.面包师在蛋糕上撒了一层白糖和蛋清的混合料。

2 nomination   

n.提名，任命，提名权

参考例句：

• John is favourite to get the nomination for club president.约翰最有希望被提名为俱乐部主席。
• Few people pronounced for his nomination.很少人表示赞成他的提名。

3 judgment   

n.审判；判断力，识别力，看法，意见

参考例句：

• The chairman flatters himself on his judgment of people.主席自认为他审视人比别人高明。
• He's a man of excellent judgment.他眼力过人。

4 judgments   

判断( judgment的名词复数 )； 鉴定； 评价； 审判

参考例句：

• A peculiar austerity marked his judgments of modern life. 他对现代生活的批评带着一种特殊的苛刻。
• He is swift with his judgments. 他判断迅速。

5 desperately   

adv.极度渴望地，绝望地，孤注一掷地

参考例句：

• He was desperately seeking a way to see her again.他正拼命想办法再见她一面。
• He longed desperately to be back at home.他非常渴望回家。

6 noted   

adj.著名的，知名的

参考例句：

• The local hotel is noted for its good table.当地的那家酒店以餐食精美而著称。
• Jim is noted for arriving late for work.吉姆上班迟到出了名。

7 standing   

n.持续，地位；adj.永久的，不动的，直立的，不流动的

参考例句：

• After the earthquake only a few houses were left standing.地震过后只有几幢房屋还立着。
• They're standing out against any change in the law.他们坚决反对对法律做任何修改。

8 aisle   

n.（教堂、教室、戏院等里的）过道，通道

参考例句：

• The aisle was crammed with people.过道上挤满了人。
• The girl ushered me along the aisle to my seat.引座小姐带领我沿着通道到我的座位上去。

9 confirmation   

n.证实，确认，批准

参考例句：

• We are waiting for confirmation of the news.我们正在等待证实那个消息。
• We need confirmation in writing before we can send your order out.给你们发送订购的货物之前，我们需要书面确认。