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TOPIC: Clinton Launches 100th Anniversary of International Women's Day (VOA 3/7/11)

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http://www.voanews.com/english/news/Clinton-Launches-100th-Anniversary-of-International-Womens-Day-117556638.html U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Monday launched the "100 Women Initiative: Empowering Women and Girls through International Exchanges" on the eve of the100th anniversary of International Women's Day, which marks the economic, political and social achievements of women. One hundred women from 92 countries gathered at the State Department to begin a three-week professional exchange program in the United States. Secretary Clinton told them that investing in women is the right thing and can help alleviate problems like poverty and hunger. "For me, investing in women and girls is smart. It pays off," she said. One woman from Latin America left the panelists momentarily speechless. "Do you think now that your country is ready for a woman as a president? I am not sure any of the three of us should answer that," she said. Clinton's chief of staff Cheryl Mills said she does not think the U.S. is quite ready to elect a woman as head of state. "I certainly think it is the case that our country demonstrated ably in the last election that they are more than willing to support women in a leadership role and more than willing to actually see a woman as their leader," said Mills. "But I think for getting over that final hurdle, I think we are a little bit away." __________________ Nobody puts THIS baby in the corner!

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