As our ambassador to the UN, Susan has been a tireless advocate in advancing our interests.

She's reinvigorated American diplomacy in New York.

She's helped to put in place tough sanctions on Iran and North Korea.

She has defended Israel.

She has stood up for innocent civilians from Libya to Kodabwar.

She has supported an independent South Sudan.

She has raised her voice for human rights, including women's rights.

Put simply, Susan exemplifies the finest tradition of American diplomacy and leadership.

So thank you, Susan, for being willing to take on this next assignment.

I'm deeply honored and humbled to serve our country as your national security advisor.

I'm proud to have worked so closely with you for more than six years.

And I'm deeply grateful for your enduring confidence in me.

As you've outlined, we have vital opportunities to seize and ongoing challenges to confront.

We have much still to accomplish on behalf of the American people.

And I look forward to continuing to serve on your national security team to keep our

nation strong and safe.

That was the voice of our very special guest this holiday season.

Ambassador Susan Rice served as the 24th U.S. National Security Advisor from 2013 to 2017.

Ambassador Rice was on the staff of the National Security Council and was the assistant secretary

of state for African Affairs during President Bill Clinton's second term.

Brookings Institution Fellow, she served as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations from 2009 to 2013.

But I'm excited about, after all of that, which is a lot to talk about for sure, is her

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