Hillary Rodham Clinton went from a middle-class upbringing in Illinois to become one of this country's most prominent feminist icons and foremost advocates for children and families. She has been twice voted one of the most influential attorneys in the United States, is a bestselling author, and as First Lady she championed women's rights and human rights around the world.Since her election to the U.S. Senate, Clinton has been a steadfast advocate for middle-class families: working to help create jobs, expand children's health care and protect Social Security from privatization. As the first New Yorker ever named to the Senate Armed Services Committee, Clinton has been a tough critic of the administration's bungling of Iraq and a fierce advocate for proper equipment, health benefits and treatment for military families.
Secretary of State
