http://www.harpercollins.com/books/9780060899189/Read_My_Pins/index.aspx
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*It would never have happened if not for Saddam Hussein. When U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Madeleine Albright criticized the dictator, his poet in residence responded by calling her “an unparalleled serpent.” Shortly thereafter, while preparing to meet with Iraqi officials, Albright pondered: What to wear? She decided to make a diplomatic statement by choosing a snake pin. Although her method of communication was new, her message was as old as the American Revolution—Don’t Tread on Me. *
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*From that day forward, pins became part of Albright’s diplomatic signature. International leaders were pleased to see her with a shimmering sun on her jacket or a cheerful ladybug; less so with a crab or a menacing wasp. Albright used pins to emphasize the importance of a negotiation, signify high hopes, protest the absence of progress, and show pride in representing America, among other purposes. *
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I bet those pins struck fear in their hearts
I wonder what she did to get China in line.
*Consulting companies based in Washington are expanding in China, hiring former Chinese officials to help clients navigate the country’s bureaucracy. The Albright Stonebridge Group, headed by Madeleine Albright, a former secretary of state, and Mr. Berger, plans to add at least two people to its staff of eight in Beijing this year, Mr. Berger said in an interview. *
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Oh how wonderful to see the groundwork laifd down during her time serving our country has worked out for her and her partner Sandy “its ok to steal” Berger.
http://undertheinfluence.nationaljournal.com/2009/06/sandy-berger-and-madeline-albr.php
Its good to see Al’s work not going to waste
Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and former National Security Advisor Sandy Berger to former President Clinton are merging their two consulting firms-Stonebridge International and the Albright Group-into one firm called Albright Stonebridge Group. Berger has had some other big names working with him at Stonebridge, such as former Sen. Warren Rudman, R-N.H. and former Citigroup CEO Charles Prince.
*Stonebridge, which has also had a strategic partnership with Hogan & Hartson, is not a traditional lobbying firm. Instead, it provides consulting for companies looking to do businesses in China, Brazil, and other countries. The Albright Group has also employed Wendy Sherman, now listed as a vice chair at the newly merged firm. She’s a former top State Department official under Albright and an ex-CEO of Fannie Mae Foundation. *