United States Mission to the United Nations

October 6, 2012

Sudan and South Sudan

Sudan and South Sudan

“The agreements that were signed last week in Addis on security, oil, financial, nationality and trade issues were very important and potentially historic.”

- Ambassador Susan E. Rice

"Our Unfinished Work"

"You are each here because this legendary American university sees a spark of potential in you. And, it’s your job to fan that flame so it warms us all. We need you to be everything you can—extraordinary young leaders, fired up with passion and patriotism, determined to be not just good students but great citizens."

- Ambassador Susan E. Rice

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The 67th UN General Assembly

From Sept. 18 - Dec. 31, world leaders gather in New York for the 67^th annual UN General Assembly. Events throughout UNGA will be streamed live at http://webtv.un.org/

President Obama Addresses the United Nations

"It is time to leave the call of violence and the politics of division behind. On so many issues, we face a choice between the promise of the future, or the prisons of the past. And we cannot afford to get it wrong. We must seize this moment. And America stands ready to work with all who are willing to embrace a better future.”

- President Barack Obama

Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir, center-left, and South Sudan's President Salva Kiir, right.

Sudan and South Sudan Agreements

“Just a few months ago, Sudan and South Sudan were on the brink of war. Today’s agreements demonstrate the impact that strong, united action by the UN Security Council can have on some of the world’s most challenging situations.”

– Ambassador Susan E. Rice

Representing the United States at the United Nations

Wed, September 26

Empowering Women and Girls in the United States and Abroad: we are working to strengthen government policies and programs and partner with private and non-profit sectors to achieve our objectives

Thu, September 20

President Obama Meets with Aung San Suu Kyi: ...personal sacrifice in championing democracy and human rights over the years.

Fri, September 14

President Obama Attends Transfer of Remains Ceremony for Diplomats Killed in Libya: promised the families and colleagues of the fallen heroes that their sacrifice would never be forgotten.

10/04/12 Remarks at the Fifth Committee Opening Session; U.S. Representative for UN Management and Reform Ambassador Joseph M Torsella
10/04/12 Remarks at the Security Council Stakeout; U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations Susan E. Rice, U.S. Mission to the United Nations
10/03/12 Remarks At a Security Council Debate on MINUSTAH; U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations Susan E. Rice, U.S. Mission to the United Nations
10/01/12 Statement by Rose E. Gottemoeller, Acting Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security, at 15th Anniversary of Entry-into-Force of the Chemical Weapons Convention; Acting Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security Rose Gottemoeller

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