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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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Feb 21, 2022

Tomorrow the United States will impose sanctions on Russia for this clear violation of international law and Ukraine`s sovereignty and territorial integrity. We can, will, and must stand united in our calls for Russia to withdraw its…

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Feb 17, 2022

I also have made the point over and over again to our colleagues that this is not a Cold War confrontation between Russia and the United States that this is about the U.N. Charter, is about the values that we all have signed on to, to be…

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Feb 1, 2022

We want to pursue a diplomatic solution. And we`re going to lean in on the diplomacy.

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Jan 31, 2022

Why would you put 100,000 troops on the border with Ukraine if you had no intention of invading that country?

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Jan 30, 2022

This is the largest -- this is the largest -- hear me clearly -- mobilization of troops in Europe in decades. And, as we speak, Russia is sending even more forces and arms to join them. If Russia further invades Ukraine, none of us will be…

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Jan 30, 2022

The threats of aggression on the border of Ukraine. Yes, on its border is provocative. Our recognition of the facts on the ground is not provocative. The provocations from Russia not from us or other members of this council.

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Jul 26, 2021

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

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Jul 26, 2021

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

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Mar 22, 2021

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.

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Jan 26, 2021

I strongly support promoting accountability for atrocities and other human rights abuses in Burma.

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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

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

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Jan 26, 2021

If confirmed, I will continue the U.S. work in opposing efforts to unfairly single out or delegitimize Israel.

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Jan 26, 2021

I intend for that to be one of my many priorities at the United Nations, raising concerns about how we respond, and how we support, and how we provide protection and solution for refugees.

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Jan 26, 2021

The situation in Ethiopia, Senator, has me very concerned.

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Jan 26, 2021

I commend Ambassador Craft for her extraordinary work in New York, and I have engaged with her, and look forward to continuing to engage with her.

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Jan 26, 2021

I will continue to uphold President Biden's strong commitment to Israel and its security, including at the U.N.

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Jan 26, 2021

Taiwan is one of the strongest democracies in the region, and we need to support them as a democracy.

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Jan 26, 2021

If confirmed, I will be both a defender of and advocate for U.S. standards, values, and interests.

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Jan 26, 2021

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

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Jan 26, 2021

If confirmed, restoring U.S. principled leadership, promoting active engagement and valuing partnerships will be among my top priorities.

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Jan 26, 2021

What they are doing there has been referred to as genocide, and I know that the State Department is reviewing that as we speak.

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Jan 26, 2021

I spoke about human rights there.

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