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Who chose Madeleine Albright for Secretary of State over Richard Holbrooke?
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President Bill Clinton selected Madeleine Albright as Secretary of State, bypassing Richard Holbrooke. Albright's appointment was significant as it marked the first time a woman had held the position of the United States' top diplomat. Albright's extensive diplomatic experience and her role as the United States Ambassador to the United Nations under President Clinton contributed to her selection.
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