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There's something beautiful about working in the one place in the world where the world is present, like United Nations. Otherwise, one would have to go to each of these countries to negotiate.
Samantha Power
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Samantha Power
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: September 21
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Director For Multilateral Affairs
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London
England
Samantha Jane Power
Samantha J. Power
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