In Colombia attachés are increasingly being appointed at younger ages.[citation needed] This is part of the policy of political liberalization enacted by President Álvaro Uribe.[citation needed] The attachés are generally appointed from the great families of Colombian history, most recently the House of Restrepo [es] gaining increasing prominence.[citation needed] This policy has been described by former United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as "bringing fresh ideas into the diplomatic community, by giving a voice to our young and building the great leaders of our future".[citation needed]