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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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Mar 24, 2021

It would be important to get back to more representative democracy in Haiti and not rule by decree, which is what we have seen recently.

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Mar 24, 2021

I think we have seen some progress in some areas, particularly religious freedom, as well as women's empowerment.

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Mar 24, 2021

We are determined to meet it. We need to meet it.

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Mar 24, 2021

We oppose moving forward with the constitutional referendum. We don't think that can be done in the timeframe suggested in a way that would make sense and be truly representative.

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Mar 24, 2021

Not only, Congressman, will we continue to support sanctions, but we want to try to work as effectively as possible with others to bring them along in increasing the pressure on Maduro and on the regime.

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Mar 24, 2021

We need to see an end to the violence. We need to see prisoners released. We need to see Burma return to the democratic path that it was on.

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Mar 24, 2021

I couldn't agree more with the basic objectives and the basic premise.

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Mar 24, 2021

We need to be, and we are, focused on our own hemisphere, on our own region.

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Mar 24, 2021

We will have, by a factor of five, shared more vaccines than any country on Earth, including China.

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Feb 26, 2021

What we`ve done by the actions that we`ve taken is really not to rupture the relationship but to recalibrate it, to be more in line with our interests and our values. This is bigger than any one person.

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Feb 26, 2021

This is an attempt to recalibrate the relationship but not rupture it.

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Feb 16, 2021

That lack of transparency. That lack of being forthcoming is a profound problem and it’s one that continues.

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Feb 1, 2021

The reported bounties on American troops in Afghanistan, we`re looking into all of these things, all of them are under review. And depending on the findings of those views, we will take steps to stand up our interest and stand against…

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Jan 28, 2021

It remains striking to me how concerned and maybe even scared the Russian government seems to be of one man, Mr. Navalny. His voice is the voice of many, many, many Russians and it should be heard, not muzzled.

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Jan 27, 2021

Well, thanks, Andrea. As you know, we have already expressed our deep concern for the treatment of Mr. Navalny specifically and more generally with the human rights situation in Russia. And it remains striking to me how concerned and maybe…

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Jan 27, 2021

My stepfather was just a boy when he lost his entire family to the Nazis. He spent nearly four years in labor and death camps before he managed to escape and was later rescued by American troops.

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Jan 26, 2021

genocide has been committed against the Uyghurs in Xinjiang.

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Jan 26, 2021

I will ensure the United States prioritizes needed reforms as part of our re-engagement with the HRC.

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Jan 26, 2021

the Biden administration is committed to re-engaging with the Human Rights Council (HRC) and seeking reforms to the HRC.

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Jan 26, 2021

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

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Jan 26, 2021

When we have had a seat at the table, we have been able to advocate on Israel's behalf.

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Jan 18, 2021

I think we are seeing in China's commercial diplomacy clear strategic intent that goes beyond the simple commercial proposition.

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Jan 18, 2021

The United States is not only watching but we will take action.

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Jan 18, 2021

I agree with the Secretary of State's determination that the Government of the People's Republic of China (PRC) is committing genocide and crimes against humanity against Uyghurs, who are predominantly Muslim, and members of other ethnic…

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