Take Their Word for It

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The U.S. is more than just a financial supporter of the World Health Organization; it plays a prominent role in the body’s governance structure and provides significant technical support, which gives the U.S. an active voice in WHO’s decision-making process.

Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT July 06, 2021

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Fully paying our UN peacekeeping dues is good for the world and good for the United States. UN peacekeeping missions make the world a safer place and are more cost effective than U.S. military operations...It’s time for the United States to fulfill our promises and pay our share in support of our UN peacekeeping dues.

Rep. Sara Jacobs (D-CA) July 01, 2021

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United Nations peacekeeping missions are essential for ensuring the safety and security of people around the world, especially those on the margins of society.

Rep. David Cicilline (D-RI) July 01, 2021

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Peacekeeping efforts around the world, especially on the African continent, are vitally important.

Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA) July 01, 2021

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The largest and most impactful part of the United Nations’ budget is for peacekeeping missions, which the United States has historically fallen short of fully supporting due to an arbitrary cap and racked up a debt that must be paid.

Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-TX) July 01, 2021

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I think the United States now more than ever, has so much to contribute to these multilateral institutions, including most of all, the United Nations.

Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-TX) June 12, 2021

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The UN has long served as a force multiplier for the United States, helping to protect our interests and promote democracy, peace, and stability.

Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY), Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee June 09, 2021

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On this #WorldHealthDay, we recommit ourselves to building a fairer, healthier world by cooperating with other nations. President Biden rejoined the @WHO because he recognizes that we must work together to address #COVID19 and other global health issues.

Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ) April 07, 2021

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At its best, I know the United Nations to be a place where countries coordinate a global response to crises like COVID-19 and climate change, stand together to defend universal human rights, and uphold the rules-based order that maintains stability and security. And at our best, American leadership at the UN helps make all these things happen.

U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken March 30, 2021

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Great virtual meeting with [UN] Secretary-General [Antonio Guterres] to discuss continued U.S.-UN coordination. We look forward to working together to address global challenges and strengthen the foundational principles and values of the UN and the multilateral system.

U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken March 29, 2021

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS

The United Nations, as the leading multilateral institution in the world, has a major role to play in meeting the global challenges of our time.

U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken March 29, 2021