Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton Joins National Geographic Channel to Celebrate the World Premiere of Inside the State Department

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton Joins National Geographic Channel to Celebrate the World Premiere of Inside the State Department.

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About the Documentary:

In a world of conflict, the United States faces challenges like never before.  Confronting these challenges head-on are the dedicated and hardworking 60,000+ U.S. State Department employees in over 190 countries with an annual budget of more than $16 billion.  International diplomacy knows no rest, so they are in constant motion.  The State Department's role on the world stage has never been more important and the stakes have never been higher.  Its leader is arguably the most famous woman in the world, with a traveling staff providing 24/7 support. Now, the National Geographic Channel goes Inside the State Department to open a window into the efforts of the men and women representing critical U.S. interests abroad. Inside the State Department premieres Monday, November 8, 2010, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on the National Geographic Channel (NGC).  The special provides a behind-the-scenes perspective on the mission of the U.S. Department of State, its leader Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton and a staff of 60,000+ professionals engaged in operations spanning the globe, including hot spots like Pakistan and Afghanistan.  Nat Geo cameras capture the moments behind closed doors with world leaders and top officials as Secretary Clinton and other key U.S. diplomats juggle pressing global issues facing the United States, pressuring and persuading allies and adversaries alike.

SOURCE National Geographic Channel