A New Tone

Wow. What a difference a new administration makes. Who can tell me how Susan Rice differs from Bolton? I'll wait. (But just in case you're stuck, I've highlighted the answers for you.)

From VOA News:

Repeating what she told Congress during her confirmation hearing earlier this month, Ambassador Susan Rice said the United States' goals at the United Nations are four-fold.

"Strengthening the capacity of the organization to engage effectively in complex peace operations at a time when the burdens and challenges placed on the institution are greater than ever," Rice said. "Advancing our national and collective agenda to address climate change and the challenges of non-proliferation are two other important objectives. And putting the United States at the center of international efforts to support poverty reduction, development, fighting disease and achieving the Millennium Development Goals."

She said President Barack Obama's view is clear - that the United States' security and well-being can best be advanced in cooperation and in partnership with other nations.

"There is no more important forum for that effective cooperation than the United Nations. I am looking very much forward to engaging in a cooperative, constructive fashion with my colleagues here in New York," Rice said.