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Antony Blinken

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Antony Blinken is the 71st United States Secretary of State, having been appointed by President Joe Biden in January 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, Blinken has played a significant role in shaping U.S. foreign policy, focusing on issues such as international alliances, climate change, and global security. He previously served as Deputy National Security Advisor and Deputy National Security Advisor during the Obama administration, where he was involved in key diplomatic initiatives, including the Iran nuclear deal.

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Jan 31, 2022

A senior State Department official says that Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov spoke with Secretary of State Antony Blinken, but didn't give any indication that Russia will de-escalate from the Ukrainian border.

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Jan 26, 2022

We have laid out a diplomatic path. We have lined up steep consequences, should Russia choose further aggression.

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Jan 26, 2022

Our actions over the past week have sharpened the choice facing Russia now.

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Jan 24, 2022

In the event that there is a renewed Russian incursion, Russian forces going into Ukraine, there is going to be a swift, a severe and united response.

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Jan 21, 2022

Any invasion of Ukraine would be met with a swift, severe and united response.

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Jan 21, 2022

We`ve been clear if any Russian military forces move across Ukraine`s border, that`s a renewed invasion. It will be met with swift, severe, and a united response from the United States and our partners and allies.

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Jan 21, 2022

We`ve been clear, if any Russian military forces move across Ukraine`s border, that`s a renewed invasion. It will be met with swift, severe and a united response from the United States and our partners and allies.

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Jan 18, 2022

Today the U.S. State Department made the announcement that U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was off to Ukraine.

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Jan 11, 2022

We remain poised to use all tools at our disposal to support the Sudanese people in their pursuit of a democratic, human rights-respecting, and prosperous Sudan.

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Jan 11, 2022

As Secretary of State, I usually avoid commenting on Supreme Court rulings. But today's decision overturning Roe v. Wade has raised understandable questions and concerns across the world and within our workforce.

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Jan 11, 2022

We want to widen the circle of peaceful diplomacy.

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Jan 11, 2022

It makes a difference when the United States shows up, listens, leads.

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Dec 29, 2021

I am deeply concerned by the closure of 'Stand News' and have called on authorities in Hong Kong to stop targeting independent media, and to release those who have been detained.

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Dec 8, 2021

President Joe Biden is bringing 100 governments together, and whether you live in a country where democracy is strong or where the chance of a free and fair election is nonexistent, this matters to you.

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Nov 29, 2021

We will continue to work in close consultation with a broad coalition of OAS member states to urge the Ortega-Murillo regime to change course, immediately and unconditionally release all political prisoners, and take concrete action to…

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Nov 29, 2021

We will continue to use diplomatic, economic, and other tools at our disposal to promote accountability for those who support the Ortega-Murillo regime's human rights abuses and attacks on Nicaraguan democracy.

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Nov 1, 2021

We must take care of our people and their families--because the bottom line is that it doesn't matter how much we invest or how much we innovate if we can't retain, develop, and fully empower and utilize the incredible talent and expertise…

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Nov 1, 2021

The most important pillar he noted, which is essential to today's discussion, is building and retaining a diverse, dynamic, and entrepreneurial workforce.

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Nov 1, 2021

the State Department needs a workforce that is representative of the United States of America and an organizational culture anchored in inclusiveness.

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Oct 26, 2021

Training, of course, must be at the center of our efforts to build and strengthen expertise in all these areas.

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Oct 4, 2021

We will use...every diplomatic, economic, political, and assistance tool at [our] disposal, working closely with allies and partners who feel very much the same way, to do everything possible to uphold their human rights and fundamental…

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Oct 4, 2021

If confirmed, I will consider it my primary responsibility to ensure the safety and security of the Embassy community.

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Oct 4, 2021

We call upon all responsible spacefaring nations to join us in efforts to develop norms of responsible behavior and to refrain from conducting dangerous and irresponsible destructive tests like those carried out by Russia.

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Oct 4, 2021

Welcome to Paris. Nice to see you here.

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Oct 4, 2021

I commit to working with the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on enhancing countries' compliance with their Outer Space Treaty commitments.

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