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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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Jan 26, 2021

China is a strategic adversary, and their actions threaten our security.

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Jan 26, 2021

We also have to pay our dues if our influence is going to continue.

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Jan 26, 2021

I commit to working with this committee to counter China at the U.N.

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Jan 26, 2021

I believe Palestinian efforts to join international entities are premature and counterproductive.

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Jan 26, 2021

The U.N. is uniquely poised to take on our shared global challenges from countering terrorism, to promoting the rights of women and girls.

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Jan 26, 2021

If confirmed, I will push for reforms to the U.N. in order to make it more efficient, effective, accountable, and fit for purpose.

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Jan 26, 2021

The United States has and should continue to build a strong and deep relationship with the United Nations.

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Jan 26, 2021

If confirmed, as a member of the Biden Cabinet, I would report to the President but would work in lockstep with the Secretary of State.

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Jan 26, 2021

Secretary Blinken and I have made clear that genocide has been committed against the Uyghurs in Xinjiang.

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Jan 26, 2021

Not paying our bills really does diminish our power, and it diminishes our leadership.

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Jan 26, 2021

These atrocities shock the conscience and must be met with serious consequences.

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