Samantha Power: “One of the things that I would do every day, if confirmed for this position, is defend U.S. sovereignty.”

At the same time, democracies everywhere are under attack.

Let me just take this occasion to express great, great admiration for the courage of the young people, and the Iranian people really of all generations who have come out, wanting for themselves the same things all of us want and every…

The challenge the world faces today is clear: The decades of development gains that have laid the foundation for an era of relative peace, stability, and prosperity are at serious risk.

Under President Biden's leadership and in partnership with this Committee, we are building on that remarkable legacy.