Subject: Corrected: U.S. Rep to UNGA
From: Carol Hamilton <[email-masked]>
To: John Podesta <[email-masked]>
Date: Sat, 19 Sep 2015 22:46:37 -0700

Dear John,
The event for Hillary with Sen. Boxer was great.  Barbara was fabulous and set a fire under everyone as she always does.
As promised, I've copied below the request for advice I sent to David Simas.  In the email, I described my work at the UN and the kudos I received from Ambassador Wood and the AVC group for my role in persuading Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Qatar, UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman to change their vote to “Yes” from “Abstain" on our Compliance Resolution and in getting more “co-sponsors” and “votes in favor” of that Resolution than ever obtained in previous versions. 
When we spoke this morning, I hadn’t seen the following email from Samantha Power’s Chief of Staff stating they're in high gear and that he thinks the staff is all set.
Being a somewhat persistent fundraiser, I often hear "no" as either "yes" or "maybe." I'm not sure if under the circumstances, namely, they only have one U.S. Rep when they normally have three but it's late in the game, such perseverance would be appropriate here.  If in your estimation, you think it still makes sense to bring this up with someone in the White House, I would be grateful for your help.  And if you think it's a pointless endeavor, I'm equally grateful for the time you've spent speaking with me about it and reading this email.
Thank you so very much for your guidance on this.
With warm regards,
Carol Hamilton
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From: "Aguirre, Sergio" <[email-masked]>
To: "[email-masked]'" <[email-masked]> 
Sent: Friday, September 18, 2015 5:22 PM
Subject: touching base
 
Carol,
Ambassador Power asked that I please follow-up with you urgently. I’m sorry it’s taken me a few days.
 
The whole team up here had such a wonderful experience last year working with you, including me, which I don’t know if you remember but I came in around November 10th. This year we’re in high gear already, and I think our staff is all set, and the folks that are covering all the committee work feel good about the line-up we have. 
 
I really appreciate the offer for extra help, but maybe we can try again next year.
 
Please do feel free to call me or write if you have any questions.
 
All the best,
Sergio

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----- Forwarded Message -----
From: Carol Hamilton <[email-masked]>
To: David Simas <[email-masked]> 
Sent: Saturday, September 12, 2015 12:12 AM
Subject: Seeking Your Advice
Dear David,
I certainly miss seeing you on the campaign trail.  Your perennially optimistic interpretation of mountains of data and information was as entertaining as it was enlightening.  Thank you for that and for all you did to keep us in the White House!  
At the suggestion of Jordan Kaplan, with whom I spoke earlier today, I am seeking your advice.
I was informed this morning that, in addition to two members of the House of Representatives, there was only one person, instead of the usual three, appointed as an UNGA Representative for this year's 70th General Assembly (a big year for the GA).  Last year, I was nominated as one of the Alternate U.S. representatives to the 69th UNGA.  If there is any possibility of being reappointed to this position for the upcoming UNGA, I would be honored to have such an opportunity. I am told there have been instances in the past when people have been reappointed to the position.
My primary focus at UNGA was 1st Committee work (nonproliferation, disarmament and arms control) and human rights. 
Members of the Bureau of Arms Control, Verification and Compliance from Washington and Geneva with whom I worked in 1st Committee told me I was the best Public Delegate they had ever worked with at UNGA and stated a desire to have me back again. 
I am especially proud of my success in persuading Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Qatar, UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman to change their vote to “Yes” from “Abstain" on our Compliance Resolution.  I also played a significant role in getting more “co-sponsors” and “votes in favor” of that Resolution than ever obtained in previous versions. 
Ambassador Wood expressed his appreciation for my work in these words: “You are awesome!  We would not have had the big victory on the Compliance resolution without your energy, persistence and solid diplomatic skills.”
While I know this is late in the game, I have my security clearance from last year so my clearance could be updated quickly and easily.
I am hopeful you might be able to provide guidance on how and with whom I should proceed in my effort to accomplish this.  I am deeply grateful for your assistance.  Thank you.
With warm regards,
Carol Hamilton
Cell 310-729-5969
[email-masked]