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Susan Rice

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Susan Rice is an American diplomat and policy advisor who served as the 27th United States National Security Advisor from 2013 to 2017. In this role, she was a key figure in shaping U.S. foreign policy during the Obama administration, focusing on issues such as national security, international relations, and global health. Prior to her tenure as National Security Advisor, Rice served as the United States Ambassador to the United Nations from 2009 to 2013, where she advocated for U.S. interests on the global stage and addressed pressing international issues.

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Jan 14, 2009

President-elect Obama has called for us to 'invest in our common humanity.'

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Jan 14, 2009

I will tell you, Senator, that I am skeptical too about the wisdom of a United Nations peacekeeping force in Somalia at this time.

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Jan 14, 2009

I am absolutely confident that Dr. Rice is up to that challenge.

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Jan 14, 2009

It is critically important that any Security Council reform not undermine the operational efficiency and effectiveness of the Council.

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Jan 14, 2009

The U.S. will continue to work with other member states to follow up on actions taken by troop- or police-contributing governments.

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Jan 14, 2009

the right to bear arms, as you know very well, is embedded in our Constitution.

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Jan 14, 2009

I am very grateful to you, Mr. Chairman, and to Senator Lugar, for convening this hearing swiftly to consider my nomination.

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Jan 14, 2009

There needs to be a durable cease fire, but a durable cease fire has to entail the halting of Hamas rocket attacks against Israel and the Israeli people.

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Jan 14, 2009

Yes, indeed we do contribute the largest share, 22 percent of the U.N. regular budget, and 27 percent of the peacekeeping budget.

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Jan 14, 2009

The United Nations is being asked to do more than ever before and yet resources and capacities have not been aligned.

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Jan 14, 2009

We stand firmly in support of Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

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Jan 14, 2009

Building greater capacity globally is in our interest.

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