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..."

"If confirmed, I plan to work closely with Special Presidential Envoy Kerry and his team to advance our climate work in the United Nations."

"China has engaged in gross human rights violations and has authoritarian ambitions that go against our democratic values."