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Linda Thomas-Greenfield
@lindathomasgreenfield· Democratic · DC· Jan 26, 2021

If confirmed, I will be both a defender of and advocate for U.S. standards, values, and interests.

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Linda Thomas-Greenfield
@lindathomasgreenfield· Democratic · DC· Jan 26, 2021

This is an all-hands-on-deck moment, and everyone is working together to get the job done.

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Linda Thomas-Greenfield
@lindathomasgreenfield· Democratic · DC· Jan 26, 2021

If confirmed, I will ensure that the United States reasserts its leadership in the U.N. system.

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Linda Thomas-Greenfield
@lindathomasgreenfield· Democratic · DC· Jan 26, 2021

President Biden is committed to ensuring that the United States plays a prominent role on climate issues.

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Linda Thomas-Greenfield
@lindathomasgreenfield· Democratic · DC· Jan 26, 2021

Secretary Blinken and I have made clear that genocide has been committed against the Uyghurs in Xinjiang.

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Linda Thomas-Greenfield
@lindathomasgreenfield· Democratic · DC· Jan 26, 2021

The greatest challenge facing the U.N. remains whether the institution can be sufficiently agile and flexible to effectively respond to the complex challenges of the 21st century.

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Antony Blinken
@antonyblinken· Democratic · DC· Jan 26, 2021

These atrocities shock the conscience and must be met with serious consequences.

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Linda Thomas-Greenfield
@lindathomasgreenfield· Democratic · DC· Jan 26, 2021

If confirmed, restoring U.S. principled leadership, promoting active engagement and valuing partnerships will be among my top priorities.

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Linda Thomas-Greenfield
@lindathomasgreenfield· Democratic · DC· Jan 26, 2021

The United States strongly supports the U.N.'s efforts to end the Libyan conflict.

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Linda Thomas-Greenfield
@lindathomasgreenfield· Democratic · DC· Jan 26, 2021

I strongly support promoting accountability for atrocities and other human rights abuses in Burma.

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Linda Thomas-Greenfield
@lindathomasgreenfield· Democratic · DC· Jan 26, 2021

I believe Palestinian efforts to join international entities are premature and counterproductive.

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Linda Thomas-Greenfield
@lindathomasgreenfield· Democratic · DC· Jan 26, 2021

Yes. If confirmed, I commit to ensuring prudent management of U.S. taxpayer investments in the U.N. and its subsidiary bodies.

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Antony Blinken
@antonyblinken· Democratic · DC· Jan 26, 2021

Genocide has been committed against the Uyghurs in Xinjiang.

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Linda Thomas-Greenfield
@lindathomasgreenfield· Democratic · DC· Jan 26, 2021

I will publicly and privately call on member states to oppose the perpetuation of these bodies.

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Linda Thomas-Greenfield
@lindathomasgreenfield· Democratic · DC· Jan 26, 2021

We want them as partners, and we know that we can only succeed if we have their support.

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Linda Thomas-Greenfield
@lindathomasgreenfield· Democratic · DC· Jan 26, 2021

I see that as my highest priority, if I am confirmed, at the United Nations, and that is to push against Chinese influence in the Security Council.

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Linda Thomas-Greenfield
@lindathomasgreenfield· Democratic · DC· Jan 26, 2021

We cannot close ourselves off from the world, and so if the world is still dealing with this pandemic, we have to support them.

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