Antony Blinken actually said...

"What we have seen to date is extraordinary, in terms of allies coming together both in support of Ukraine, but also in exerting pressure on Russia."

"Paying our dues, paying into the budget is vital both for the functioning of the UN, but also for our standing."

"I think it is a very important and powerful tool, one that that I appreciate."

"I think a number of factors came into play. I think he saw Ukraine moving inexorably to the west, to Europe, and he saw nothing that was going to interrupt that process."