[mondonico]

The only other woman secretary of state, Madeleine Albright — in the Clinton era — used to try to send messages by wearing big shiny brooches but Rice chose a deliberately low-key style in the city that sees itself as the fashion world's home.

She wore a simple, understated black suit and black shell with a single strand of white pearls as she sought to lay the groundwork for President Bush's trip to Europe in two weeks.

Class. Nothing but class.

[Bald Eagle777]

Very classy, yet tough as steel. She may very well be a "Proverbs 31" girl.. Go Condi!

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