Obama Chooses Clinton For Secretary Of State

CHICAGO (AP) - President-elect Barack Obama has chosen his former chief rival for the Democratic nomination to be his secretary of state.

At a news conference Monday in Chicago, Obama announced that he's chosen Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton to lead the State Department.

He described her as a friend and colleague, as well as a source of counsel and a tough opponent. He added that she's someone of tremendous stature who can advance America's interest around the world.

In order to make it possible for his wife to take the job, party officials say former President Bill Clinton agreed to disclose the names of contributors to his foundation and step away from day-to-day management of it. He'll also submit his speaking schedule to review by the State Department and the White House.

Obama's cabinet so far:

Secretary of State: Hillary Clinton

Defense Secretary: Robert Gates

Treasury Secretary: Timothy Geithner

Health Secretary: Tom Daschle

Attorney General (Justice Secretary): Eric Holder

Homeland Security Secretary: Janet Napolitano

UN ambassador: Susan Rice