Thursday, April 10, 2014

As Secretary of State Hilary Clinton invoked some of the most sweeping changes to empower women around the world. The facts are there.

Secretary Kerry will have that opportunity again in 2015. I am sure he will keep the priorities of the Former Secretary of State from 2010. 

Secretary Clinton was the first cabinet officer to invoke this review within the State Department. How is a country suppose to match it's defense strategy if the State Department isn't measuring programs and policies to avert war and promote peace. War is failed diplomacy. 

How can we do better? (click here)

  It’s a question that business owners across the country are asking themselves everyday. They want to make sure they’re getting the most out of every dollar. It’s an important exercise even in the best economic times. In tough times, it’s critical.

Many government leaders ask themselves the same question. When I was a
Senator, I served on the Armed Services Committee, where I watched the Defense Department go through its impressive Quadrennial Defense Review. I saw how the QDR provided a strategic plan for the department. It forced hard decisions about priorities, and it made sure those priorities were reflected in the budget. It was a clear-eyed answer to the question: 

How can we do better?...