Linda Thomas-Greenfield actually said...

"As the U.N.'s largest financial contributor, the United States has a central role to play in holding the U.N. accountable."

"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..."

"I will be fighting to ensure that either Americans or like-minded allies are--hold those significant positions."

"To me, that represents the progress, and promise, of America."