President-elect Obama taps Sen. Hillary Clinton to be his secretary of state . The Associated Press contributed to this report. During the news conference , Obama called Clinton a woman of `` extraordinary intelligence and toughness '' who will `` command respect in every capital . '' Former rivals engaged in tough exchanges on foreign policy during primary fight . Obama says national security team members share common `` core vision ''
President-elect Obama taps Sen. Hillary Clinton to be his secretary of state . The Associated Press contributed to this report. Former rivals engaged in tough exchanges on foreign policy during primary fight . Obama says national security team members share common `` core vision ''