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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 26, 2021

genocide has been committed against the Uyghurs in Xinjiang.

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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

The world is on fire. Rebuilding alliances, restoring American leadership at international institutions, tackling problems that define our times and defy borders like climate change, migration, and COVID-19.

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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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Jan 18, 2021

We have to redouble our efforts at home to secure a more perfect union for all Americans.

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Jan 18, 2021

A revanchist Russia continues to threaten the United States and our allies including to the recent SolarWinds cyber-attack.

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Jan 18, 2021

We must show that senators and all other leaders in this country have a duty to stand up for democracy, for the Constitution, for the rule of law.

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Jan 18, 2021

The president-elect has been very clear that our charge would be to put democracy and human rights back at the center of American foreign policy.

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Jan 18, 2021

I feel very strongly that I would have, as secretary of state, first and foremost, the priority of making sure that our personnel, wherever they are, are safe and secure but very high up in the--in a hierarchy of things that I need to be…

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Jan 18, 2021

We believe strongly that we can do that, ensure that every American gets the vaccine but also help make sure that others around the world who want it have access to it.

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