Linda Thomas-Greenfield actually said...

"We must have the courage to insist on reforms that make the U.N. efficient and effective, and the persistence to see reforms through."

"yes, it is uncomfortable sitting side by side with these people, but it is as uncomfortable for them to be sitting next to us and for us to be calling them out"

"We need to pay our bills to have a seat at the table, and we need to make sure that we are there to push back on those who would have malign intentions at the U.N."

"When America shows up, when we are consistent and persistent, when we exert our influence in accordance to our values, the United Nations can be an indispensable institution for advancing peace, secur..."