We are prepared to have an open dialogue with the North Koreans without preconditions. We want to pursue diplomacy.
Linda Thomas-Greenfield
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Linda Thomas-Greenfield is an American diplomat currently serving as the United States Ambassador to the United Nations, a position she has held since February 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, she has had a distinguished career in the Foreign Service, where she has worked in various capacities within the U.S. Department of State. Her extensive experience includes assignments in Africa and other regions, contributing to her expertise in international relations and diplomacy.
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June 12, 2026
It means that President Putin is continuing to escalate this war in a manner that is totally unacceptable.
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Absolutely. We have been clear since the Biden administration came on board that we are prepared to have an open dialogue with the North Koreans without preconditions.
We have held the doors open for meaningful diplomacy and we remain open to dialogue, real productive dialogue without preconditions.
We absolutely support Israel's right to defend itself from this brutal attack on its own territory that we all witnessed at over the weekend.
In our resolution, we clearly condemn the new settlements in both in the West Bank and as well in Gaza.
The president has been clear. The secretary has been clear in his discussions with the Israelis that there has to be a plan to ensure for the safety of civilians in Gaza.
We're working on A.I., the private sector, the business sector is moving forward very, very quickly on A.I.
basic humanitarian assistance should never be held hostage to political disagreements.
basic humanitarian assistance should never be held hostage to political disagreements.
basic humanitarian assistance should never be held hostage to political disagreements.
We plan to have solid support for it. And then we will move it to the General Assembly if we have to, as we did in the past.
The alliance is strong. NATO is stronger than it`s ever been, and the European alliance and partnership with the United States is stronger than it`s ever been.
You know, we had 14 members of the security council today say to Russia, loudly and clearly, that`s what they are doing in Ukraine is unacceptable.
We know the outcomes of these sham referenda were predetermined in Moscow. They, in no way, represent a legitimate expression of the will of the Ukrainian people. The will of the Ukrainian people is clear every day as they fight valiantly…
So, now, let me be clear, the United States will never recognize any territory Russia attempts to seize or allegedly annex, as anything other than parts of Ukraine. We reject Russia's actions unequivocally.
Every Iranian should have the right to protest and every woman in Iran should have the right to where what she wants to wear without having to themselves to these morality police.