U.S. President Barack Obama appoints Susan Rice as National Security Advisor

Description:

President Obama announces the departure of Tom Donilon as National Security Advisor and says he is appointing Susan Rice, currently the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, to the position effective in July. Obama also announces the appointment of Samantha Power as the next U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, pending Senate confirmation. Obama praises the work of Donilon, and says he expects Rice to continue her record of stellar service. Of Power Obama says her vast experience in Bosnia and her academic accomplishments make her a perfect person to represent the country in the U. N. Donilon jokes about finally seeing the sun. Rice thanks family and friends for their support and says she looks forward to the role. Power recalls coming to America as a nine-year-old Irish immigrant and thanks the President for the appointment.

Date Issued:

2013-06-05T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Michigan State University. Libraries

Collection:

G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection

Subject Topic:

Officials and employeess, Selection and appointment, Officials and employees, and Selection and appointment

Subject Name:

Rice, Susan E., Power, Samantha, National Security Council (U.S.), United States, and Mission to the United Nations

Language:

English

Rights:

No Copyright

URL:

https://n2t.net/ark:/85335/m5pv6b766