Susan Rice has withdrawn her name from consideration for Secretary of State. President Obama issued a statement on the matter:
Today, I spoke to Ambassador Susan Rice, and accepted her decision
to remove her name from consideration for Secretary of State. For two
decades, Susan has proven to be an extraordinarily capable, patriotic,
and passionate public servant.
As my Ambassador to the United
Nations, she plays an indispensable role in advancing America's
interests. Already, she has secured international support for sanctions
against Iran and North Korea, worked to protect the people of Libya,
helped achieve an independent South Sudan, stood up for Israel's
security and legitimacy, and served as an advocate for UN reform and the
human rights of all people.
I am grateful that Susan will
continue to serve as our Ambassador at the United Nations and a key
member of my cabinet and national security team, carrying her work
forward on all of these and other issues. I have every confidence that
Susan has limitless capability to serve our country now and in the years
to come, and know that I will continue to rely on her as an advisor and
friend.
While I deeply regret the unfair and misleading attacks
on Susan Rice in recent weeks, her decision demonstrates the strength
of her character, and an admirable commitment to rise above the politics
of the moment to put our national interests first. The American people
can be proud to have a public servant of her caliber and character
representing our country.
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