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.
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.
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…
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.
The most important pillar he noted, which is essential to today's discussion, is building and retaining a diverse, dynamic, and entrepreneurial workforce.
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…
the State Department needs a workforce that is representative of the United States of America and an organizational culture anchored in inclusiveness.
Training, of course, must be at the center of our efforts to build and strengthen expertise in all these areas.
The U.S. must push back against attempts to subvert the ideals upon which the Human Rights Council was founded.
If confirmed, I will consider it my primary responsibility to ensure the safety and security of the Embassy community.
If confirmed, I will do my utmost to ensure anyone who reports anomalous health incidents receives immediate and appropriate attention and care.
I commit to working with the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on enhancing countries' compliance with their Outer Space Treaty commitments.





