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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 21, 2023

The world needs the Black Sea Grain Initiative (BGSI).

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Mar 21, 2023

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.

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Mar 21, 2023

We have been, even since the withdrawal from Afghanistan, and ending the war, the largest single humanitarian contributor to Afghanistan.

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Mar 21, 2023

I fully share your view that the DFC is a critical tool, one that I think we are using, increasingly, effectively.

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Mar 21, 2023

Taiwan is a reliable, likeminded, and democratic partner.

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Mar 21, 2023

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.

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Mar 21, 2023

President Biden is firmly committed to advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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Mar 21, 2023

If we see steps inconsistent with that, I think it does contradict what we believe both Israelis and the Palestinian Authority are seeking to do.

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Mar 21, 2023

What they really want, is investment in their productive capacity, and this is absolutely critical to making sure that they have sustainable agricultural production.

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Mar 21, 2023

We will be making those reports available, sharing that information with Congress within the next three weeks.

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Mar 21, 2023

The budget will help us push back on advancing authoritarianism and democratic backsliding.

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Mar 21, 2023

Haven't we now reached a point where, frankly, we have to understand we are entering a period of geopolitical competition bordering on conflict?

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