American decision-makers must understand how damaging a foreign policy that privileges order and profit over justice really is in the long term.
Samantha PowerI was working in the same building as U.S. News & World Report, and I banged on the door and said, "I'm ready to go." And they said, "What's your combat experience?" I said, "Does my parents' divorce count? It was pretty rough." Then they said, "What's your reporting experience?" And I said, "I covered the women's volleyball team in college exceptionally well." The guy was like, "You are so not ready to be a war correspondent."
Samantha PowerWe know that often holding those who have carried out mass atrocities accountable is at times our best tool to prevent future atrocities.
Samantha PowerAs a journalist, I've felt as if it's a privilege that people share their stories and want you to be the messenger.... Even in my current job, when I go abroad, I'm racing to get back to the president and the secretary to share what I've seen.
Samantha Power