Take Their Word for It Archive - Better World Campaign

Peacekeeping is among the most impactful undertakings of the UN.

Kelly Knight Craft, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations December 06, 2019

Today marks 74 years since the United Nations was established as a venue to foster peace and relations between countries. On its anniversary we should all remember the value and necessity of international cooperation.

Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) October 24, 2019

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS

As we celebrate #UNDay, the US must recommit to the @UN. That’s why I introduced a resolution supporting the Sustainable Development Goals in my role as Democratic Congressional Representative to the United Nations. It’s time to make the world a truly just and equal place.

Barbara Lee (D-CA) October 24, 2019

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS

The @UN is a powerful beacon of peace that protects human rights, delivers aid, promotes sustainability and upholds international law. The UN represents the global community coming together for the common good. On #UnitedNationsDay, and everyday, I'm grateful to them.

Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-CA) October 24, 2019

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS

The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal of ending hunger by 2030 is within reach. A world without hunger is possible in our lifetime if we work together and act now.

Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA) October 16, 2019

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS

The U.S. will continue to work with the UN to achieve meaningful and effective multilateralism.

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo August 20, 2019

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS

Our national security is strengthened when we are at the table at the UN, and the UN is more effective with American leadership and values on display.

Bob Menendez, Ranking Member, Senate Foreign Relations Committee (D-NJ)

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS

The UN plays a vital role in responding to humanitarian crises.

Jim Risch, Chair, Senate Foreign Relations Committee, (R-ID)

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We should push for the full funding of the U.N. peacekeeping mission in Lebanon...We can also ensure the U.S. maintains its support for the U.N. refugee agency, or UNHCR, and other humanitarian organizations helping Lebanon deal with the ongoing Syrian refugee crisis.

Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL), Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX), and Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA) May 29, 2019

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS

The U.S. must meet its responsibility to the international community -- that includes funding for critical global health programs like PEPFAR & contributions to the UN.

Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) April 12, 2019

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS

I am proud of the work [WFP] is doing to meet the needs of the world’s most vulnerable. Without their tireless efforts & our support, millions around the globe would suffer from shortages of food & medicine.

Sen. Todd Young (R-IN) April 11, 2019