Former top diplomats say Obama win would send huge, powerful and electrifying message to the world

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Former top diplomats say Obama win would send message to world Sep 15 06:56 PM US/Eastern Three former US secretaries of state said Monday that Americans would send a huge, powerful and electrifying message to the world if they elect Barack Obama as their first black president.

Offering foreign policy advice for the next president at a panel in Washington, Republicans James Baker and Colin Powell and Democrat Madeleine Albright all agreed the election of Obama, a Democrat, would be positive.

"I think electing the first African American president would send a powerful message not just abroad, but within this country as well," Baker, who served President George H.W. Bush in the 1990s, told the audience.

"Having said that, I have of course endorsed Senator (John) McCain," he said, triggering laughter from the students and diplomats during the CNN-moderated discussion at George Washington University.

Albright, who served under President Bill Clinton, said: "I think it would send a huge message in terms of what America stands for and in terms of diversity and potential. And I of course am supporting Senator Obama."

Her remarks triggered both cheers and strong applause.