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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

Our challenge now, and my commitment if I am confirmed as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, is to work with other member states to increase the efficiency, the management, and the accountability of the United Nations.

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Jan 14, 2009

There is no more urgent threat to the United States than a terrorist with a nuclear weapon.

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Jan 14, 2009

The broad challenge, with respect to Iran, is to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.

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Jan 14, 2009

If confirmed, Mr. Chairman, I will work to strengthen the U.N.'s effectiveness to fulfill its many important missions.

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Jan 14, 2009

The incidents of sexual exploitation are totally reprehensible and unacceptable.

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Jan 14, 2009

I want good working relationships with them. I want honesty and transparency and I want to minimize surprises.

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Jan 14, 2009

I will always advocate and defend the United States' national interest at the United Nations.

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Jan 14, 2009

I pledge to you to work tirelessly to see that the American taxpayer dollars are spent wisely and effectively.

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Jan 14, 2009

The United States' support for the U.N. is critical.

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Jan 14, 2009

The United States has in the past opposed proposals for global taxation.

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Jan 14, 2009

Full deployment of the UNAMID force, including much-needed logistics and communications units, should enable the mission to more effectively and comprehensively protect civilians in Darfur.

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Jan 14, 2009

So we pay a cost from inaction. And we pay a cost if we have to act alone.

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