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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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Sep 10, 2014

The President ordered a very daring and very well-executed rescue operation when on the only occasion we had, what we thought was fresh and we hoped actionable intelligence about the whereabouts of Jim Foley and the other hostages.

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Sep 10, 2014

I have gotten to know Diane Foley well and she and I have met on a number of occasions when I was ambassador in New York and here in Washington, at the White House. She's an extraordinary woman. She did an amazing job on behalf of her…

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Sep 10, 2014

the president ordered a very daring and very well executed rescue operation when on the only occasion we had what we thought was fresh and we hoped actionable intelligence about the whereabouts of Jim Foley and the other hostages.

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Sep 10, 2014

I think that effort which involved hundreds of American personnel and a very sophisticated effort underscores the importance that we attached to doing everything we possibly can to bring Americans in captivity back home.

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Jun 5, 2014

This was a young man who volunteered to serve his country in uniform at a time of war. That is in itself a very honorable thing.

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Jun 5, 2014

He is as all Americans, innocent until proven guilty. He is now being tried in the court of public opinion after having gone through enormously traumatic five years of captivity.

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Dec 11, 2013

Our sanctions on Iran's human rights abusers will continue and so will our support for the fundamental rights of all Iranians.

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May 6, 2013

Israel's legitimacy should be beyond dispute, and its security must be beyond doubt.

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May 6, 2013

the council's inaction on Syria is a moral and strategic disgrace that history will judge harshly.

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Apr 16, 2013

What this began as, it was a spontaneous, not a premeditated response to what transpired in Cairo.

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Dec 12, 2012

Today, I made the decision that it was the best thing for our country, for the American people that I not continue to be considered by the president for nomination as secretary of state because I didn't want to see a confirmation process…

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Dec 12, 2012

Today I made the decision that it was the best thing for our country, for the American people that I not continue to be considered by the president for nomination as secretary of state because I didn't want to see a confirmation process…

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