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Ending the Combat Mission in Iraq

“Ending this war is not only in Iraq’s interest – it is in our own. The United States has paid a huge price to put the future of Iraq in the hands of its people. … Through this remarkable chapter in the history of the United States and Iraq, we have met our responsibility. Now, it is time to turn the page.”

- President Barack Obama

President Obama with U.S. troops during his visit to Camp Victory, Iraq. / White House Image

A Strong Partnership Towards a Sovereign, Stable Iraq

“Our combat mission in Iraq is ending, but our commitment to an Iraq that is sovereign, stable and self-reliant continues. As our mission in Iraq changes, 50,000 U.S. troops will remain in Iraq to advise and assist the Iraqi Security Forces as they assume full responsibility for the security of their country on September 1. We will forge a strong partnership with an Iraq that still faces enduring challenges.”

- President Barack Obama

U.S. Permanent Representative Comments on Mass Rape in DRC / UN Image

Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Conflict

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, an average of 36 women and girls are raped every day. Many of those surviving these vicious attacks - which often involve mutilation - are children, mostly girls. Click here for Ambassador Rice’s most recent remarks on sexual violence in the DRC.

- Ambassador Susan Rice

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Pledging the United States' Support for Pakistan

"The United States has responded immediately and generously to Pakistan's call for assistance following the tragic and devastating floods that began July 29. To date, the United States is providing approximately $200 million to support relief efforts in Pakistan. U.S. military and civilian aircraft have evacuated 9,233 people and delivered more than 2,690,000 pounds of relief supplies."

- Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

Date: 08/22/2010 Description: Slave Trade © UN Image

Ending the Scourge of Slavery

"Slavery is not yet a problem of the past, and abolition is not a movement that can be consigned to history. We are faced with the reality of a thriving modern slave industry, which operates in dark shadows and broad daylight, resulting in an illicit trade of millions of dollars and countless damaged lives."

- Ambassador Susan E. Rice

Representing the United States at the United Nations

Wed, September 01

The Worst Natural Disaster in Pakistan's History: Support Victims of the Floods: Over 20 million people throughout Pakistan have been affected since flooding began

Wed, September 01

Forging Ahead on Middle East Peace Talks: There are going to be extremists and rejectionists who, rather than seeking peace, are going to be seeking destruction.

Tue, August 31

President Obama's Address on the End of the Combat Mission in Iraq: Operation Iraqi Freedom is over, and the Iraqi people now have lead responsibility for the security of their country

08/31/10 Remarks at the UNFPA Executive Board Meeting at the United Nations; U.S. Representative Ambassador Rick Barton, U.S. Mission to the United Nations
08/31/10 Statement at the Launch of the UN Global Plan of Action against Trafficking in Persons; U.S. Representative Ambassador Rick Barton
08/30/10 Remarks at the UNFPA Executive Board Meeting, at the United Nations; U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations Susan E. Rice, U.S. Mission to the United Nations
08/26/10 Remarks at a Security Council Stakeout, on the mass rapes and attacks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo; U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations Susan E. Rice, U.S. Mission to the United Nations

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