Over the years, Western governments have been criticized for working with foreign police who have proved abusive or corrupt.
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 PowerDemocracies are expense-averse and they think in terms of short-term, political interests rather than a long-term interest in stability.
Samantha PowerMy kids are my salvation.... It's a delight to walk in and get charged by a five-year-old and a two-year-old. That'll make you forget the darkness.
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 Power