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Serving as your
@USUN
Ambassador has been the honor of a lifetime, Mr. President. But we're not done fighting.
Follow me at
@SamanthaJPower
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Changing twitter accounts in 6 days when Donald Trump enters the Oval. Follow me
@SamanthaJPower
. We are not going gently into the night.
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In
#Orlando
solidarity, remarkable to host Ambs from 16 countries at Stonewall, where LGBT rts rev started 47yrs ago
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It sld worry all Americans that foreign govt interfered in US election. It's not abt leader we chose–but abt who gets to choose our leader.
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History made:
@IlhanMN
, former
#refugee
, became 1st Somali-American lawmaker when she was sworn in at
@mncapitol
. Congratulations, Rep. Omar!
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BREAKING: Justin Bieber gets a DUI.
In other news: Syria, South Sudan, Iran, Central African Republic…
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Words to live by from Meryl Streep quoting Carrie Fisher "Take your broken heart, and turn it into art..."
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Denying girls their rightful spots at a desk in school ensures they will be denied seats at other tables in their lives.
#LetGirlsLearn
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“Who is Malala?” the gunman asked 2 years ago when he boarded the bus, seeking to kill the girl who wanted to learn.
Now everyone knows.
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In anticipation of life after government on January 20, I am starting a new Twitter account
@SamanthaJPower
-- please join me there!
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One of the most beautiful tributes to Muhammad Ali you will read today or any day: from
@POTUS
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Such a beautiful moment yesterday:
@JohnKerry
and his granddaughter officially sign the
#ParisAgreement
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As many gather to celebrate holidays w/loved ones, must remember those political prisoners who cannot:
#FreeToBeHome
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So moving to see 1st time gold medalist swimmer Ryan Held, 21, overcome by emotion during national anthem tonight
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A true sign of how far we’ve come:US Navy ship to be named for
#LGBTI
champion & Navy vet
#HarveyMilk
, American hero
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So saddened by Elie Wiesel's death. By bearing witness, he revealed evil many avoided facing. By never giving up, he made this world better.
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So much I'm thankful for this Thanksgiving, esp my beloved kids who have put up w/ yrs of holidays w their mom multitasking. Today no diff:
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Before leaving
@USUN
,I thank the most remarkable & selfless team of ppl I’ve ever known. I &all Americans have been blessed by their service
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I will miss many things @ UN, esp teaching my kids abt world thru day's events.Where else wld my son have brought this art home from school?
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#ParisAgreement
is officially intn'l law today. As
@JohnKerry
showed, this is promise to our grandchildren–fighting for sustainable future.
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Join millions in remembering Anna Politkovskaya,killed in '06 for uncovering abuses in Chechnya. Russia must punish those who ordered murder
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40 countries just voted to grant UN status to Committee to Protect Journalists. 5 voted (unsuccessfully) against
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Like from another age: UN ambassadors from all countries line up to say farewell to SecretaryGeneral Ban Ki Moon as he departs UN last time
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Jo Cox "wld have wanted...that we all unite to fight agnst hatred that killed her." Stirring words from her husband
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During my time at
@USUN
,I've bn fortunate to spend time w/young ppl changing the world. As long as you keep speaking up,our future is bright
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This team is showing the world the face of the global refugee crisis. My msg on historic, inspiring
#TeamRefugees
:
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Historic day: made first visit by a US Ambassador to Cuba's UN mission in a half century.
http://t.co/DtNZFXP8uX
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.
@HillaryClinton
's 1995 speech still rings true today. Freedom means not jailing women who disagree w/you
#FreeThe20
http://t.co/DdwRextxvF
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In awe of bravery of Yezidi Nadia—who spoke in UNSC of watching ISIL execute 6 of her brothers & then being enslaved
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15 yrs after worst terror attacks in US history, still in awe of incredible bravery of those who rushed inside to help their fellow man
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History. After 52yrs of conflict, more than 200k dead & over 6 mil displaced,
#Colombia
finally has chance for peace
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72 years after
#DDay
, we honor the 9k Americans who died & all those who turned the tide toward peace & stability
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Incredible performance by
#Jamala
, giving Crimean Tatars, suffering persecution & abuse, reason to celebrate
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I thought long&hard abt what to give my last speech on. The answer is clear: Russia & where we go from here. Follow me
@SamanthaJPower
(new)
TIME CHANGE:
@AmbassadorPower
will be speaking at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday January 17, 2017. RSVP →
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Strikes on hospital/school/infrastructure in
#Yemen
devastating for ppl already facing unbearable suffering&must end
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Breaking: UN Security Council united around choice for next Secretary-General—Antonio Guterres.
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Instead of pursuing peace, Russia & Assad make war, attacking aid workers, civilian families, and the first responders trying to save lives
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Deeply saddened by Gwen Ifill's passing. One of the warmest, most deeply decent human beings I've ever known. She will be missed by so many.
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Hey Theo Epstein, since you can turn literally anything around, any chance you'd care to take on a world crisis or two in the off season?
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Over the last 8yrs, we have re-engaged the
@UN
& have led the world.
#CabinetInReview
Here’s why we can’t walk away:
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2006: women in
#Somalia
were banned from sports. 2016: they compete in the country’s 1st natl women’s basketball tournament in > 25 years.
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Extraordinarily moving day for the United States. Dignity, dignity, dignity.
#LoveIsLove
http://t.co/JRgSvocSrV
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Incredible to see
@NadiaMuradBasee
honored for her work agnst ISIL as new
@UN
Goodwill Amb. Inspiring, strong woman.
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21yrs ago, 8000 Muslim men & boys were murdered at Srebrenica as world stood by. Collective failure sld haunt us all
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Spoke w/
@Trevornoah
abt why we can’t walk away frm
@UN
. Given nature of threats, need all countries at table. Watch:
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Moving profile today of Yusra Mardini, Syrian swimmer on
#TeamRefugees
. Her most impt swim: pulling sinking boat w/18ppl & 6yo boy to safety
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We're cheering Olympic
#TeamRefugees
every step of way. Sharing their stories all wk. Video on
#Rio2016
arrival:
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Giving up this account Friday when I leave
@UN
. I will never stop fighting for all that is great about America. Follow me
@SamanthaJPower
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Medical workers are not terrorists. Bread sellers are not terrorists. Schoolkids are not terrorists. Yet Russia/
#Syria
regime keep hitting
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Nadiya Savchenko—Ukr pilot kidnapped & taken to Russia—faces 23yr sentence in circus of a trial. She should be free
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Today at 5pm I get to welcome 15 new US citizens in a naturalization ceremony downtown. For a proud immigrant myself,a truly moving occasion
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Terrible. Nations voting agnst UN resolution supporting & protecting ppl who bravely promote & defend human rights:
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Left Stonewall memorial moved by incredible love shown by thousands who have come to honor lives of
#Orlando
victims
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Latest from
#UpsideDownLand
–in emergency
#UNSC
mtg on
#Aleppo
,
#Russia
calls reports of women&kids being executed by Assad forces "fake news"
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cc
@mfa_russia
. MT
@CanadaNATO
: A guide for Russian soldiers who keep getting lost & "accidentally" entering Ukraine.
http://t.co/LJFDIrQAj7
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22 yrs ago, I became a US citizen; humbling to welcome 85 new American citizens today, including a dear friend.
http://t.co/DLzyCI2vx0
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At long last, Ukrainian patriot Nadiya Savchenko, unjustly detained in
#Russia
, is free.
#FreeSavchenko
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Historic day for ppl of
#Gambia
–never before has power changed hands thru ballot box. Govt must follow ppl's lead w/peaceful power transfer.
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Ready to throw out tonight's first pitch at
@Nationals
Park. My
#Nats
-fanatic son is giving me pointers
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UN members, rightly united in outrage over terror & hate seen in Orlando, must also unite in protecting LGBTI rights
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Standing ovation for UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon at his farewell tribute in the packed UN General Assembly hall
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Mahmoud Mohamed detained 2yrs ago in
#Egypt
for peaceful protest. He & those trying to improve country shld be rlsd
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Picture worth a 1000 words: While ISIL sells women as slaves, UAE pilot Mariam al-Mansouri helps coalition fight ISIL
http://t.co/yOOUiZnrv8
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On my last day, spoke w/brave
@liliantintori
. Her kids hv been missing their father
@leopoldolopez
for 3yrs. We can’t rest until he is home.
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U.S.& allies must oppose
#Russia
’s efforts to undermine international norms & interfere with democratic governance
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Good step by Bangladesh to send its 1st UN peacekeeping female contingent cmdr. Must see more women in these roles
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To fight back agnst
#Russian
fake news, can't try to beat them at their own game. Must fight fiction w/facts, misinformation w/information.
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Scale of
#MH17
disaster is horrific for people of Netherlands: Number of victims relative to total population is same as 9/11 for U.S.
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Every yr of schooling ups a girl’s potential future earnings by 10-20%. Vital to invest in our girls:
http://t.co/qHf82eHNwv
#DayofTheGirl
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A hug heard around the world: a young Rohingya woman thanks .
@POTUS
for his visit w young refugees in Malaysia
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Threw out the 1st pitch for
@Nationals
tonight! Living it thru my son's eyes was the highlight! Watch out, Strasburg
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Iraqi forces continue to liberate areas from ISIL, including near this church which–despite destruction–rang its bell for 1st time in >2 yrs
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#Chapecoense
Cinderella dream ended tragically. Our prayers are with all those killed in heartbreaking plane crash & their loved ones
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Historic day: in show of support for
#LGBTI
rights, rainbow crosswalk
#Path2Equality
unveiled in front of
@UN
.
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So saddened to hear of the passing of Shimon Peres, one of
#Israel
's founding fathers, who never ever gave up on the cause of peace
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Held my last press conf
@UN
today. Discussed what we've accomplished in my 4yrs here & UN's future. Watch:
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Joining
@Trevornoah
for tonight's
@TheDailyShow
to discuss
#Russia
, importance of US ldrship
@UN
, & putting away my Blackberry after Jan 20.
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Leonard Cohen:So ring the bells that still can ring/Forget your perfect offering/There is a crack in everything/That’s how the light gets in
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Finally, Meriam Ibrahim is free. Gone from facing execution to Pope thanking her 4 "courageous...constancy of faith."
http://t.co/xSRHYG2KnA
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Good to talk to
@Caitlyn_Jenner
recently abt import of advocating for transgender rights, here at home and at
@UN
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We have never had a UN Secretary General before who has both run a country and had a second career helping world's most vulnerable
Stay tuned! António Guterres set to be sworn in as next UN Secretary-General on Monday.
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