` As one of our country 's leading foreign policy thinkers , Samantha knows that our nation 's interests are advanced with strong and principled American leadership , '' Obama said in a statement . The U.S. Senate confirms Power by a 87-10 vote . President Obama calls her `` one of our country 's leading foreign policy thinkers '' and she is the first woman to hold that position in more than 50 years.’’
The U.S. Senate confirms Power by a 87-10 vote . President Obama calls her `` one of our country 's leading foreign policy thinkers '' and she is the first woman to hold that position in more than 50 years.’’