Susan Rice is Barack Obama's choice for United Nations Ambassador; he plans to reinstate the Ambassador as a cabinet-rank position.
During President Bill Clinton's second term, Rice served on the staff of the National Security Council and as Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs.
The Ambassador to the United Nations leads the U.S. delegation and represents the U.S. on the U.N. Security Council and at all General Assembly meetings.
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