Samantha Power joins Twitter

{mosads}Power formerly served on President Obama’s National Security Council. She is filling the role formerly occupied by Susan Rice, who is now Obama’s national security adviser. The Senate approved Power’s nomination 87-10 last week.

The new ambassador said she would work to reform the United Nations and promote human rights.

I will aggressively push forward President Obama’s @UN agenda. Much to do on UN reform, human rights and dignity, and more.

— Samantha Power (@AmbassadorPower) August 5, 2013

Power retweeted a picture from her swearing in with Vice President Biden last week, flanked by her husband Cass Sunstein, a former top administration regulatory official.

Privileged to serve in this way. Eager to get things done. MT @USUN: @VP Biden swears in Samantha Power. pic.twitter.com/nNaUA5ys3v

— Samantha Power (@AmbassadorPower) August 5, 2013

The U.S. Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro also welcomed Power to the social media network.

RT @AmbShapiro: @AmbassadorPower Welcome to NY, where I know you will represent the US with skill, wisdom & a POWERful voice. #lookoutworld

— US Mission to the UN (@USUN) August 5, 2013