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“My basic feeling about military intervention is that it should be a last resort, undertaken only to stave off large-scale bloodshed.”

Quote by Samantha Power

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Samantha Power, born on September 21, 1970, is an accomplished American foreign policy expert and author. She has a deep background in international relations and human rights issues and has served as the Assistant Secretary of State for Multilateral Affairs in the United States. Power is known for her research and contributions to conflict prevention and resolution, and has held positions in various international organizations and academic institutions. more

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