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Clinton, Cornyn Share Words

By Harry Kimball,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 20, 2009 3:42 PM CST

(Newser) – Hillary Clinton and John Cornyn shared some spirited words today after the inauguration, Politico reports. Cornyn is blocking a Senate vote today on Clinton’s confirmation as secretary of state over concerns about the transparency of Bill Clinton’s foundation. While the conversation seemed animated, a rep for Cornyn said it “appeared to be warm and cordial.”

Cornyn spelled out his concerns in a letter, the Atlantic reports. “Put simply, the Foundation's refusal of foreign-source donations while you serve as Secretary of State is in this nation's interest,” he wrote. “But I am willing to consider other options to reduce the likelihood of real or perceived conflicts of interest that will result from foreign donations.”

Secretary of State-designate Sen. Hillary Clinton testifies before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on her nomination.
Secretary of State-designate Sen. Hillary Clinton testifies before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on her nomination.   (AP Photo)
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, kicks off the Black Tie and Boots Inaugural Ball.
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, kicks off the Black Tie and Boots Inaugural Ball.   (AP Photo)
Hillary Clinton speaks with her husband at the inauguration.
Hillary Clinton speaks with her husband at the inauguration.   (AP Photo)
Secretary of State nominee Hillary Clinton.
Secretary of State nominee Hillary Clinton.   (AP Photo)
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riffran
Jan 20, 2009 9:35 PM CST
is that a booger on her gloved finger?.....lol....what a horrible picture....*look to me in my eyeball*.......
riffran
Jan 20, 2009 8:42 PM CST
Cornyn's and the GOP's hate for the clintons is almost equal to the Democrats hate for the Bush's...
inky
Jan 20, 2009 5:14 AM CST
It's almost pathological, the GOP's hatred for Bill Clinton.

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