01/14/2009
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"The President-elect has affirmed America's commitment to the United Nations as an indispensable, if imperfect, institution for advancing America's security and well-being in the 21st century."
"We do not seek alliances because we are weak, but because acting with our friends and partners around the world makes us strong."
"The United States' support for the U.N. is critical."
"I am absolutely confident that Dr. Rice is up to that challenge."