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“There's something beautiful about working in the one place in the world where the world is present, like United Nations. Otherwise, one would have to go to each of these countries to negotiate.”

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Samantha Power
Samantha Power

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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