Antony Blinken
The Public Record
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.
An international order that values democracy and human rights, and respects international borders is not a given.
The number one killer of Americans, 18 to 49, is fentanyl, synthetic opioids.
We have seen President Zelenskyy go at challenges of corruption, or misuse of funds in the government with a sledgehammer.
I committed to doing my part to try to restore Congress' place as an equal partner in our foreign policymaking.
I am of the belief that the GEC needs to take a primary, rather than secondary role when it comes to the way in which we counter misinformation around the world.
We have been, even since the withdrawal from Afghanistan, and ending the war, the largest single humanitarian contributor to Afghanistan.
I fully share your view that the DFC is a critical tool, one that I think we are using, increasingly, effectively.
We are still the largest humanitarian donor, you know, especially with all of the investments that the American people, and American soldiers, and others have made over the years.
President Biden is firmly committed to advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific.





