Take Their Word for It

75 years ago today, the @UN General Assembly met for the first time. The UN continues to serve as a platform for the international community to meet and discuss important topics such as conflict prevention, the climate crisis, and #COVID19.

Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-CA) January 10, 2021

If the United Nations did not exist, we would now be inventing it. We need the @UN now more than ever. #UNDay

Madeleine Albright, Former U.S. Secretary of State October 24, 2020

Happy #UNDay! 75 years ago, in the aftermath of WWII, the United Nations was born. For a generation, that America helped form the UN was evidence of our country’s greatness.

Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) October 24, 2020

75 years ago today, the world came together to establish the United Nations in pursuit of global unity, peace and prosperity. Since then, the UN has helped make the world a better, safer place for everyone. Now more than ever we must recommit to multilateralism.

Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) October 24, 2020

On the 75th anniversary of the creation of the United Nations, let's redouble our efforts to promote peace and stability around the world.

Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT) October 24, 2020

75 years ago today, the United Nations was born from the ashes of WWII. Since then, the institution has served a key purpose of building international relationships, resolving conflict, and uniting countries to address the collective challenges facing our globe. As we continue to grapple with the effects of COVID-19, the role of organizations like the UN are more important than ever. On #UNDay, let's reaffirm our commitment to continue working with our allies to make the world a safer and more prosperous place.

Rep. Jim Costa (D-CA) October 24, 2020

On this 75th anniversary of the UN Charter's signing, I remain committed to supporting America's leadership role in promoting human rights and peace worldwide.

Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA) June 26, 2020

75 years ago today, world leaders gathered in SF to sign the #UnitedNations Charter. It emphasizes human rights, equality, and justice for all people. Now more than ever, we must remain engaged at the UN & use US leadership to shape a better world for Americans & all people.

Rep. Ted Deutch (D-FL) June 26, 2020

This week, we mark the 75th anniversary of the signing of the UN Charter. Now, more than ever, it is important to recall that global problems need global solutions. Go-it-alone approach usually is much less effective and much more costly.

Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) June 26, 2020

The [UN] Charter was signed 75 years ago in San Francisco. For the last 7 decades, the UN has played a pivotal role in peace and development around the world.

Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) June 26, 2020

As a founding member of the United Nations, the U.S. plays a vital role in promoting peace and upholding human rights around the world. Our country must honor progress we've made over the past 75 years and partner with the UN to tackle complicated challenges ahead.

Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT) June 26, 2020