Reaction To Obama's Security Team
Various interest groups and lawmakers issued statements today reacting to Barack Obama's six-person national security team. Three advocacy groups for women weighed in positively on the three female nominees: Sen. Hillary Clinton, Dr. Susan Rice and AZ Gov. Janet Napolitano:
Planned Parenthood's Cecile Richards:
“Today, President-elect Obama announced a strong foreign policy team that will approach issues of women’s health and rights, family planning, and global poverty with the seriousness and commitment they deserve. Planned Parenthood applauds the nomination of Sen. Hillary Clinton as secretary of state and Susan Rice as United Nations ambassador.
“Sen. Clinton understands that improving the status of women is not simply a moral imperative; it is necessary to building democracies around the globe. Improving the status of women is key to creating stable families, stable communities, and stable countries. Women's ability to control the size of their families, regardless of economics, nationality, or culture, has a direct impact on their economic well-being and that of their children. Sen. Clinton understands that women's quality of life directly affects the major issues confronting the globe: national security, environmental sustainability, and global poverty.
“Throughout her extensive career in international affairs, Susan Rice has consistently affirmed the responsibility to address the burdens of poverty around the globe and their impact on global health. In addition, she understands the important role the United Nations plays in promoting and protecting women’s health around the world, especially in developing countries. Susan Rice is a passionate and committed advocate for poor women and families around the world. We expect that she will work effectively with other countries to fulfill the UN’s development agenda, including the Millennium Development Goals on maternal health, gender equality and AIDS reduction."
National Organization for Women president Kim Gandy:
"As a candidate, President-elect Barack Obama made clear his commitment to equal opportunity, and today's cabinet announcements begin to fulfill those values. I know from personal experience that Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton is admired and trusted around the world and, as she carries out the responsibilities of Secretary of State, I am confident that the well-being of the world's women will be on her mind.
"In addition, Gov. Janet Napolitano as Secretary of Homeland Security and Eric Holder as Attorney General will bring knowledge and experience to the Cabinet, and well as a commitment to the core values of equality and human rights. NOW has worked with all three of these nominees, and we look forward to collaborating with them on violence against women and other civil, immigrant and women's rights concerns.
"Finally, Susan Rice will bring foreign policy depth as ambassador to the United Nations, and the intended return of that position to Cabinet rank will bring the count to three women (of nearly two dozen possible) at that level. We hope that the diversity of today's nominations will be mirrored in future selections, and look forward to working with the Obama-Biden administration to expand equality and human rights at home and abroad."
Emily's List's Ellen Malcolm:
“EMILY’s List and our members strongly commend President-elect Obama’s nominations of these exceptional women to top posts on his national security team.
"Senator Hillary Clinton’s long history of public service, foreign diplomacy, and her tenure on the Senate Armed Services Committee make her an exceptional choice for Secretary of State. Senator Clinton and President-elect Obama will work together to mend America’s image and strengthen our alliances abroad.
"As Governor and the former U.S. Attorney and first female Attorney General for Arizona, Janet Napolitano has already experienced some of the immigration and border security challenges that she’ll face as secretary of homeland security. Her common sense approach to public policy and governing will continue to serve America well.
"EMILY’s List and its members celebrate the nominations of Senator Clinton and Governor Napolitano, along with Dr. Susan Rice, who will serve as the next Ambassador to the United Nations. President-elect Obama deserves much credit for his strong choices to lead these critical departments and for his commitment to adding great women to his administration.”
Womens rights??
How about the babys rights? Oh, that's right-babys aren't human beings if their mother doesn't want them.
Cecile Richards says "women should have the ability to control the size of their family? Be careful what you say-it may come back to haunt you. Tell women what they want to hear. Its all manipulation to control her agenda. Tell them it will give them a chance to afford that new car and that great big suburban home? Its all about material possession and a selfish attitude. Never mind another baby. This says nothing about the women who regret their "Choice" to murder their child in the womb.
Who gives this lady the right to make up peoples' minds with her manipulation? Do the abortionists consult and discuss the procedure to the young mom about to have an abortion? Do they show her an ultrasound of the womb? No! they are afraid she might change her mind. The abortionist would not receive their money they worship.
It's all bias! People are beginning to see through these lies! It won't be much longer.
BULL!
I nation that kills its children is a nation without hope..