Powell's swift style defines his path to state secretary
Washington notes Powell's swift decisive method, the Powell doctrine, and his rise as a popular figure poised to become the first Black U.S. secretary of state. His background as a former national security adviser and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff underlines expectations of both strength and low‑key diplomacy.
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Powell Nominated as Secretary of State by Bush
Retired General Colin Powell, born April 5 1937, is tapped by President elect Bush for secretary of state. The profile covers his 35 year Army career, top roles including Joint Chiefs chair, leadership of Americas Promise, awards, family, and views on foreign policy and diplomacy versus blunt tactics.
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Powell would become the first black secretary of state and first black to chair the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Senate leaders pledged swift confirmation before Bush's Jan. 20 inauguration. Bush called Powell the face and voice of American diplomacy and outlined support for democracy, peace, and partnerships with Russia and China. Powell pledged engagement over isolationism and a firm stance against proliferation and terrorism. Reaction came from Congress and abroad, with praise from Trent Lott and British Foreign Secretary Robin Cook.
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Bush seeks a world vision in early Bush policy push
The president elect outlines a stronger US military and missile defense with a tougher line on Russia and China while pursuing a scaled down peacekeeping role. With a divided Congress, experts warn real changes may come slowly despite the aim of a new American internationalism.
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