Clinton Confirmation Speech Inspired by the Ideals of George Marshall

A Confirmation Hearing held on January 13th for Hillary Clinton, President-elect Barack Obama's nominee for Secretary of the State, revealed her future goals for the position. The Senator's gracious speech stressed values like bipartisanship in foreign policy, diplomacy, and improving the United States' international standing. Reasonably, Clinton's plans were in accord with many of the principles expressed during Obama's campaign but they were also inspired by another historic figure, Nobel Peace Prize winner George Marshall.

Said Clinton in her opening statement:

'The great statesman and general George Marshall noted that our gravest enemies are often not nations or doctrines, but 'hunger, poverty, desperation, and chaos.' To create more friends and fewer enemies, we can't just win wars. We must find common ground and common purpose with other peoples and nations so that together we can overcome hatred, violence, lawlessness, and despair'.

Read the entire opening statement here.

The Janson Media DVD, George Marshall and the American Century documents a soldier and statesman, a powerful yet modest patriot, who is today an almost forgotten hero - a private and introspective man whose influential role in matters of war and peace helped determine the course of the twentieth century. George Marshall and the American Century features rare historical footage and recordings of Marshall and President Roosevelt and Truman, as well as exclusive interviews with General Matthew B. Ridgway, journalist Eric Sevareid, former Secretary of Defense Clark Clifford and many others. It brings to life the tenacious diplomat and strategist who won battles in both the European theater and on Capital Hill, and recalls the military leader who recognized the somber legacy of war. The 88 minute DVD, produced by Great Projects Film Company is available now.