Linda Thomas-Greenfield

What is happening with the Uyghurs is horrendous, and we have to recognize it for what it is.

Our leadership must be rooted in our core values: support for democracy, respect for universal human rights, and the promotion of peace and security.

I think the State Department is reviewing that now because all of the procedures were not followed.

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

I spoke about human rights there.

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

I think it is going to be transformative on the continent of Africa and across the globe.

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, security, and our collective well-being.

President Biden believes we need to curtail the use of landmines.

On this day, I'm thinking about the American people, my fellow career diplomats and public servants around the world. I want to say to you America is back. Multilateralism is back. Diplomacy is back.

multilateralism is back. America is back. American diplomacy is back.

America is back. Multilateralism is back. Diplomacy is back.

America is back. Multilateralism is back. Diplomacy is back.

I think in the long run we may have to take some actions against the government and other parties who are committing human rights violations.

When I meet with African leaders and they tell me they do not want to come because they cannot get a meeting with the president, I tell them they are missing out on the opportunity to meet with you.

I think they would respond to a request to come to the United States by President Trump.

Good governance practices and anti-corruption efforts are critical to ensuring the DRC holds credible elections on December 23, 2018.

If confirmed, my top policy priority will be supporting a credible process that enables the Congolese people to peacefully and democratically elect their next president on December 23, 2018.

I am extremely concerned that actions such as restrictions on public rallies, meetings, and demonstrations, not to mention the arbitrary arrests and the continued detention of opposition figures and civil society activists, will undermine…

Credible elections on December 23, 2018, as scheduled, are critical to averting violence and improving the overall human rights climate in the country.

It is critical that the process for organizing elections on December 23, 2018, be conducted in a credible, transparent manner.

I would make it a priority to work to advance the democratic aspirations of the Venezuela people.

I pledge to you and this committee, if confirmed, I will work tirelessly with you.

It is critical that USAID maintain its vital support for democratic civil society and human rights defenders.

I commit to you that I would do all in my power to galvanize global attention to the challenge.