Few Americans in history are more highly regarded than Secretary of State Hilary Clinton. For many years she's been a champion of peace and an advocate for children in the North and South. According to her speech at the American Ireland Fund Gala last night, she's never visited Ireland on St. Patrick's Day.
Tonight, she is en route to Moscow -- but her entourage will stop in Shannon for an hour - so she can enjoy that distinction.
Take a minute to read her keynote address last night and her official proclamation from today.
