I thank the Chair. Today. indeed. is a historic day. We gather on the Senate floor to be presented both to ourselves and the American people the nomination of Dr. Madeleine Albright to be Secretary of StateMadeleine Albright. the very first woman to be nominated Secretary of State. Madeleine Albright. the very first refugee to be nominated Secretary of State. What a wonderful. historic opportunity we have to confirm her nomination and to make history as well as to help carry out President Bill Clintons foreign policy. to make the world a better and safer place. I know Dr. Albright well.