New Face of US Government

THE MOST POWERFUL AND INFLUENCED PERSON IN THE BARACK OBAMA'S CABINET

Secretary of State: Sen. Hillary Clinton

"America cannot solve these crises without the world and the world cannot solve them without America." said Hillary Clinton. According to her, it's a multilateral diplomacy as a smart power to win over terrorism and the global economic crisis.

National Security Adviser: Retired Marine Gen. James Jones

"I personally don't believe that the United States can afford to be perceived as having not been successful in either Iraq or Afghanistan, and I think the consequences for such a perception or such a reality will be with us for years to come in terms of our ability to be a nation of great influence in the 21st century." — Testifying before the Senate Armed Services Committee (Sept. 6, 2007).

Homeland Security Secretary: Gov. Janet Napolitano

"She's kind of a female Hubert Humphrey, a real happy warrior." (Arizona Democratic fundraiser Fred DuVal, to TIME in 2007)

Defense Secretary: Robert Gates, a holdover from Bush administration

"Bob Gates understands that the secret to successful leadership lies in the willingness to accept counsel and advice from many people, both inside and outside of government. When facts and circumstances change or when mistakes are made, we must have a Secretary of Defense who listens, who understands, who corrects errors rapidly, and who adapts to reality." — Former Senator Sam Nunn on what makes Gates a good boss (December 6, 2006).

The new administration is taking office on January , 20 . Let's wait and see what's going to change under the new leadership of the first black American. The America changes, So does the rest of the world.