But there is simply no question that the UN serves many vital functions that are fully consistent with key U.S. interests and values. For that reason it is essential that the U.S. continues to play a leadership role in the UN, which we were instrumental in creating seven decades ago, in a manner that strengthens the institution.
Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) January 26, 2017
American leadership can only occur if American leaders are present on the international stage.
Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ), Senior Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee January 24, 2017
The U.N. is an vitally important institution that provides food for 90 million people, vaccinates 40% of the world’s children, assists 55 million refugees, and provides maternal healthcare to 30 million vulnerable women.
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) January 24, 2017
U.S. support for UNFPA is cost-effective, saves lives and supports our broader diplomatic, developmental and national security priorities.
Sens. Chris Murphy (D-CT) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) January 24, 2017
Bottom line: America’s voice in the United Nations needs to be strong.
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) January 18, 2017
I believe the United Nations can and should play an important role in conflict areas in delivering humanitarian aid.
Former Sen. Bob Corker (R-TN) January 17, 2017
You can’t fight a global health problem without global cooperation. Thank you, POTUS Biden for quickly putting the US back into the WHO.