"When one of us suffers, we all suffer."
"I am specifically interested in how we ensure women and youth are part of our climate efforts."
"I am really, really pleased about Secretary Blinken's first move was to appoint a diversity and inclusion officer who will report directly to him."
"It seems this administration has chosen to use the unique authorities provided to you by Congress prominently in their climate agenda."
"I am very, very excited about today's testimony."
"Our greatest strength as a country is in our diversity."
"We can't wait that long to have a State Department that reflects the country."
"I also want to thank Congresswoman Meng for her questions because she did shine a light on some of the assignment decisions that are made in the State Department and USAID which are very concerning."
"Ambassador Thomas, your earlier statement about the Black recruits going predominantly to the Africa Affairs Bureau is very concerning, because it seems like there is a two-tiered system for how peopl..."
"The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored just how imperative it is to care for our neighbors abroad."
"The world needs strong American leadership, especially through development and humanitarian assistance."