CSPAN The Contenders September 17, 2011
because it is time for us to spend some time learning about his years as secretary of state. he served three presidents. some suggest we look at plans legacy. it is really in the area of international affairs. can you speak to the influence? >> maybe i take the first one first. i do not believe he went to south america. europe, yes. he traveled several times to europe. indeed. the twine -- in the period between the time he became secretary of state in the mid 18 80s, he spent quite a bit of time in europe. that time was with a very close friend of his. in terms of his significance wi...