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Condoleezza Rice sworn in as Secretary of State

Condoleezza Rice was sworn in as Secretary of State, succeeding Colin Powell in the Obama administration's predecessor—under President Bush's second term.

Condoleezza Rice sworn in as Secretary of State

Rice's confirmation and swearing-in placed a close presidential adviser in charge of U.S. foreign policy for Bush's second term, shaping diplomatic strategy on Iraq and other global issues.

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