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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 18, 2021

The president-elect has been very clear that there need to be costs and sustained consequences for some of these actions.

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Jan 18, 2021

I do not, and I think that there is nothing, as I see it, inconsistent with making sure that we are doing everything possible, including the toughest possible sanctions to deal with Iranian support for terrorism, its own engagement in…

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Jan 18, 2021

We very much support the Abraham Accords, we think that Israel normalizing relations with its neighbors and other countries in the region is a very positive development.

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Jan 18, 2021

The People's Republic of China is engaged in gross human rights violations that shock the conscience and must be met with serious consequences.

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Jan 18, 2021

As Secretary Blinken noted in his January 19 testimony before this committee, senior-level engagement on a consistent basis will be one important way to demonstrate our commitment.

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Jan 18, 2021

Not my jurisdiction, but I disagree.

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Jan 18, 2021

I will appoint very, very soon a chief diversity officer

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Jan 18, 2021

If confirmed, I will support diplomacy that translates this rhetoric into action.

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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 am committed to advancing our security and prosperity by building a diplomatic corps that fully represents America.

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Jan 18, 2021

No foreign policy can be sustained without the informed consent of the American people.

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