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Secretary of State Clinton at the UN Security Council

"We All Have a Choice": Syria in the Security Council

“So why is the Arab League here before this Security Council? Because they are seeking the support of the international community for a negotiated, peaceful political solution to this crisis and a responsible, democratic transition in Syria. And we all have a choice: Stand with the people of Syria and the region or become complicit in the continuing violence there.”

- Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

Ambassador Susan E. Rice pauses at the Eternal Flame in the Yad Vashem Hall of Remembrance, Oct. 18, 2009 / USUN Image

We Will Never Forget

On this day of limitless grief, we honor those who suffered and died and keep faith with all who are tormented by demagogues and killers...The United States will never be silent when innocent life is menaced by tyranny. Today and every day, we will rededicate ourselves to the defense of human rights and human dignity. And we will never forget.

- Ambassador Susan E. Rice

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The State of the Union

"The renewal of American leadership can be felt across the globe. Our oldest alliances in Europe and Asia are stronger than ever. Our ties to the Americas are deeper. Our ironclad commitment…to Israel’s security has meant the closest military cooperation between our two countries in history. We’ve made it clear that America is a Pacific power, and a new beginning in Burma has lit a new hope. From the coalitions we’ve built to secure nuclear materials, to the missions we’ve led against hunger and disease; from the blows we’ve dealt to our enemies, to the enduring power of our moral example, America is back."

- President Barack Obama

Ambassador Joseph Torsella at the Council on Foreign Relations in Washington DC

Leading Reform at the United Nations

“Today, we’re outlining a broad-based reform agenda for the UN with four pillars: economy, accountability, integrity, and excellence. In the months ahead, we’ll continue to push hard for a United Nations that is leaner, cleaner, respected, and effective.”

- Ambassador Joseph M. Torsella

Amb. Torsella's Remarks at CFR | "Leading Reform at the United Nations" | Fact Sheet | Amb. Rice Statement | Video of Amb. Torsella's Remarks at CFR

Sudan / UN image

Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan

"This conflict has affected more than 500,000 people, and if there is not a substantial new inflow of aid by March of this year, the
situation in Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile will reach Stage 4 of an emergency, which is one step short of full scale famine."

- Ambassador Susan E. Rice

Representing the United States at the United Nations

Mon, January 30

President Obama Welcomes Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili: The leaders discussed relations between our two countries, Georgia's contributions to the military operation in Afghanistan

Wed, January 25

National Strategy for Global Supply Chain Security Announced: this system is dynamic and complex but also vulnerable to numerous threats

Tue, January 17

President Obama Meets with King Abdullah II of Jordan at the White House: to encourage the Palestinians and the Israelis to seriously negotiate a peaceful way forward.

02/02/12 Statement on the School Bombing in Southern Kordofan; U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations Susan E. Rice, U.S. Mission to the United Nations
02/01/12 Remarks at a Press Gaggle on Syria outside the UN Security Council; U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations Susan E. Rice, U.S. Mission to the United Nations
02/01/12 Statement Population Fund Executive Board Meeting First Regular Session; United States Deputy Representative to ECOSOC John F. Sammis, U.S. Mission to the United Nations
01/30/12 Remarks at Security Council Stakeout on Sudan and Syria; U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations Susan E. Rice, U.S. Mission to the United Nations

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