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Ambassador Susan E. Rice remarks from the Security Council Debate, On Peacekeeping, June 29, 2009

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Statement Highlights
Mr. President, those responsibilities do not end when we adopt a peacekeeping mandate. In many ways, it is where they begin. Tackling these challenges is one of my highest priorities, and the United States stands ready to do its part.
- 06/29/2009 Ambassador Susan E. Rice
The subject that we are here to address is of deep matter to us all. We understand that this conference is particularly important for addressing the needs of the world's most vulnerable populations.
- 06/24/2009 Ambassador Susan E. Rice
Sickle cell disease is a serious public health problem and affects millions of people throughout the world. While sickle cell disease still poses serious health risks here in the United States, it is 10 times higher in African countries.
- 06/19/2009 Ambassador Susan E. Rice
As a friend and a strategic partner, we will work with Iraq’s government to strengthen democratic institutions, uphold the rule of law, and develop peaceful and cooperative relations with its neighbors.
- 06/18/2009 Ambassador Susan E. Rice
I believe deeply that atrocities are not inevitable. They need not be part of the landscape of world politics—unless we let them be.
- 06/15/2009 Ambassador Susan E. Rice