Madeleine Albright at the 92nd Street Y

Madeleine Albright was the U.S. secretary of state from 1997 to 2001- the first woman elected to that post. Albright reinforced America's alliances, advocated democracy and human rights, and promoted American trade and business, labor, and environmental standards abroad. She is the author of the best selling books
Madam Secretary,
The Mighty and the Almighty: Reflections on America,
God, and World Affairs, and
Memo to the President Elect: How We Can Restore America's Reputation and Leadership.

James F. Hoge, Jr., is the editor of Foreign Affairs magazine.