The United Nations plays a critical role in defusing international crises, resolving longstanding conflicts, and alleviating suffering, poverty, and disease.
George W. Bush: “The United Nations plays a critical role in defusing international crises, resolving longstanding conflicts, and…”
On the recordOctober 4, 2001
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Statement on Signing Legislation Authorizing United States Payments to the United Nations
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