14 12 12 Statement by President Barack Obama on Ambassador Rice
For two decades, Susan has proven
to be an extraordinarily capable, patriotic, and passionate public servant. As
my Ambassador to the United Nations, she plays an indispensable role in
advancing America’s interests. Already, she has secured international support
for sanctions against Iran and North Korea, worked to protect the people of
Libya, helped achieve an independent South Sudan, stood up for Israel’s security
and legitimacy, and served as an advocate for UN reform and the human rights of
all people.
to be an extraordinarily capable, patriotic, and passionate public servant. As
my Ambassador to the United Nations, she plays an indispensable role in
advancing America’s interests. Already, she has secured international support
for sanctions against Iran and North Korea, worked to protect the people of
Libya, helped achieve an independent South Sudan, stood up for Israel’s security
and legitimacy, and served as an advocate for UN reform and the human rights of
all people.
I
am grateful that Susan will continue to serve as our Ambassador at the United
Nations and a key member of my cabinet and national security team, carrying her
work forward on all of these and other issues. I have every confidence that
Susan has limitless capability to serve our country now and in the years to
come, and know that I will continue to rely on her as an advisor and
friend.
am grateful that Susan will continue to serve as our Ambassador at the United
Nations and a key member of my cabinet and national security team, carrying her
work forward on all of these and other issues. I have every confidence that
Susan has limitless capability to serve our country now and in the years to
come, and know that I will continue to rely on her as an advisor and
friend.
While I deeply regret the unfair
and misleading attacks on Susan Rice in recent weeks, her decision demonstrates
the strength of her character, and an admirable commitment to rise above the
politics of the moment to put our national interests first. The American people
can be proud to have a public servant of her caliber and character representing
our country.
and misleading attacks on Susan Rice in recent weeks, her decision demonstrates
the strength of her character, and an admirable commitment to rise above the
politics of the moment to put our national interests first. The American people
can be proud to have a public servant of her caliber and character representing
our country.