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GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS

It’s never been more important for the U.S. and the international community to support the United Nations’ vital humanitarian and diplomatic efforts.

Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ), Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member March 15, 2019

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS

The U.S. will continue to work with the UN to promote human rights here and around the world.

Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD), House Majority Leader March 14, 2019

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS

By working together through the United Nations, the UN becomes a critical instrument in addressing some of our global challenges.

Rep. Eliot L. Engel, Chairman, House Foreign Affairs Committee (D-NY) February 22, 2019

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS

We strive to ensure that the U.S. remains a leader on issues that matter most to the American citizens and that we harness the UN’s potential as a force multiplier on issues from peacekeeping to humanitarian assistance, to human rights.

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen, Acting Permanent Representative, U.S. Mission to the United Nations
THOUGHT LEADERS

The work of the World Food Programme is so much more than just feeding people, it’s about strengthening families, rebuilding communities, and ensuring everyone, everywhere has access to the food they need to not only survive, but thrive.

Kate Hudson, Goodwill Ambassador for the UN World Food Programme November 01, 2018

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS

Anyone who doubts the value of the [UN] should read this piece. The UN is keeping the peace and saving lives in the Middle East.

Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT) October 04, 2018

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS

American security and global security are shared goals, and are only accomplished by working together with allies on issues like development, climate change, and human rights. The UN is indispensable in this effort.

Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA) September 25, 2018

AMERICANS IN THE UN

For me, it’s an opportunity to work on the global stage on the issues that I think are crucial to sustainable development.

Deborah Greenfield, Deputy Director-General for Policy, ILO June 29, 2018

AMERICANS IN THE UN

The UN is the last bastion of idealism.

Neal Walker, UN Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine June 15, 2018

AMERICANS IN THE UN

All of the principles of the UN are embodied in what the United States represents.

Laila Baker, Jordan Representative, UN Population Fund (UNFPA) June 07, 2018

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS

UN Peacekeeping missions [are] not easy, but we know that hope and opportunity are the true beacons of freedom and the foundation for democracy to flourish.

Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) June 01, 2018