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Facebook Q+A with Ambassador Susan Rice on Global Poverty - State Dept Image

On Facebook Now: Answering Your Questions on Poverty

"We know that climate change, disease and violent extremism know no borders. In an interconnected world, underdevelopment, food security, and our national security are inextricably linked. So we are all connected in the fight against poverty. We all share new responsibilities. We all share new opportunities…to learn, serve, give, and get involved."

- Ambassador Susan E. Rice

Date: 10/14/2010 Description: Sudan Trip. © USUN Image

A United Call to Respect Results of an On-Time Vote in Sudan

“The purpose of our visit was to underscore that the UN Security Council is united in its desire to see Sudan’s referenda on self-determination carried out in accordance with the Comprehensive Peace Agreement. We delivered the message that the referenda should be held on time, that they should be credible, and that the results must be respected.”

- Ambassador Susan Rice

06/24/2003; Internally Displaced Persons Camp in Sudan; UN Photo / Evan Schneider

Rice and Security Council Visit Refugee Camp in Darfur

"Today I visited the Abu Shouk camp for internally displaced people in Darfur where malnutrition and insecurity remain persistent problems. The children need us to fight for them."

- @AmbassadorRice

Date: 10/07/2010 Description: Sudan Police Center © AP Image

UNSC Tours Police Training Center in South Sudan

"Members of the United Nations Security Council today toured a police training center, which was built from scratch in Southern Sudan, and viewed impressive efforts to strengthen the police force. Council members saw more than 6,000 new police recruits in training."

- @AmbassadorRice

Date: 10/06/2010 Description: Sudan © UN Image

UN Security Council Visits Sudan to Push Peaceful, Timely Referenda

"With less than 100 days until the (referendum) vote, our visit comes at a crucial time for Sudan. We will push for peaceful, on-time referenda that reflect the will of the people of South Sudan and Abyei, and we will visit Darfur to assess the humanitarian situation and the plight of civilians in the wake of a disturbing uptick in violence.”

-- Ambassador Susan E. Rice

Representing the United States at the United Nations

Wed, October 13

Leading the Military toward a More Secure Energy Future: The Navy and Marine Corps will continue to lead the military towards a better and more secure energy future.

Thu, October 07

Celebrating Archbishop Desmond Tutu: Today marks the retirement of Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Said President Obama: "We will miss his insight and his activism, but will continue to learn from his example."

Wed, October 06

Awarding Staff Sergeant Robert J. Miller the Medal of Honor: President Obama: "To Rob’s family and friends, I know that no words can ease the ache in your hearts. But I also know this -- Rob’s life and legacy endures."