The president’s words came back to mind when Madeline Albright spoke, showing how proud she felt about Obama. He had just visited Tallinn, Estonia, after being in Wales for the NATO summit, and she praised him for standing up to defend allies and core values. General Colin Powell, who worked under President George W. Bush, talked about the importance of keeping good ties with other countries, even if they aren’t best friends. He said, “We talk to friends and foes. Real allies team up with rivals to stop them from becoming enemies. That’s what’s good for the country.” Hillary Clinton, who led the State Department before John Kerry, said diplomacy keeps America moving forward. She boasted about growing Foggy Bottom’s social media, with over 2.6 million Twitter followers tracking 301 officials in 11 languages by 2013. Diplomats, especially ambassadors, made their own Facebook pages and Twitter reports. But even with that success, her presidential bid got little spotlight, except for a quiet remark from Kissinger. The former secretary said, “Nothing’s more ambitious than serving in that role,” then chuckled, “I’d say all of us… except one.” This shows that those who served hold a special place in history, sparking curiosity about what they’ll say next. Keep reading to find out why this story really matters.
