Wendy Sherman
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Wendy Sherman is a prominent American diplomat and a member of the Democratic Party, currently serving as the Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources. She has played a significant role in U.S. foreign policy, particularly in relation to global health and international relations with China. Sherman is known for her emphasis on collaboration in addressing global challenges, including pandemics, and has articulated the importance of managing the U.S.-China relationship as a key geopolitical issue of the current era. Her extensive experience in diplomacy includes serving as the lead negotiator for the Iran nuclear deal.
Cuba is one of the most repressive countries in the world, and is ruled by a dictatorship that flagrantly abuses human rights.
I will continue to speak out against Cuba's persecution of its citizens and human rights violations.
The continued election of countries with problematic human rights records to the Human Rights Council remains one of the principal flaws of the Council.
If confirmed, I will continue to support the Georgian people's choice to pursue closer ties with the EU and NATO.
The Biden-Harris administration's policy goals in Syria include achieving a comprehensive political resolution under the parameters of UNSCR 2254.
The administration is ready to engage in meaningful diplomacy to achieve a mutual return to compliance with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
I have also worked to help free those unlawfully detained and imprisoned, particularly in Iran.
The administration also intends to pursue full implementation of relevant U.N. Security Council resolutions involving Iran.
I have sought to stand for any group of marginalized people in the United States and around the world.
If confirmed, I will press for the restoration of democracy in Venezuela through holding of free and fair elections.
Iran remains the foremost state sponsor of terrorism. Its support for terrorism threatens international security, our forces, diplomatic personnel, and partners in the region and elsewhere.
I will implement that priority wherever feasible to assist Taiwan to maintain a sufficient self-defense capability.
This longstanding policy contributes to the maintenance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.
Countering white identity terrorism and other Racially or Ethnically Motivated Violent Extremism (REMVE) is a top priority for the Biden-Harris Administration.
If confirmed, I will ensure the United States prioritizes these specific reforms.
I am committed to consulting closely with Congress about Cuba policy, if confirmed.
The administration agrees that a bipartisan approach to Iran is the strongest way to safeguard U.S.
I met with LGBTQI+ youth in Nepal, the first country to allow citizens to check 'other' on their passport.
There are sanctions which I helped fashion that are not about the nuclear portfolio and issue, but about terrorism and other things.
I think it is critical that we engage with journalists around the world, that we talk about press freedom wherever we go.
The President of the United States, the Secretary, the vice president have made clear that climate and our response to the changing climate is a whole-of-government approach
I think it is absolutely critical that we engage with the transatlantic relationship around China and Russia.
I have seen what others see from press reports about our offer to open diplomacy, which I think should be the first resort always.





