Take Their Word for It

THOUGHT LEADERS

But with the support of Congress, the Biden Administration has an opportunity to lead by example to safeguard these institutions and ensure the survival of the United Nations. We cannot afford to let the United Nations fail.

Gay McDougall, Scholar in Residence, Fordham University School of Law March 23, 2021

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS

Rejoining the World Health Organization and restoring funding to key U.N. agencies are crucial commonsense moves that will increase American influence around the world.

Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-TX) March 23, 2021

THOUGHT LEADERS

Our role is to be at that table and to argue that our system, our democratic values, the values of the United Nations Charter are the ones that we must uphold and this is an issue that spans many countries in the world.

Maria Otero, Former Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights March 23, 2021

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS

The U.S. is strengthening our engagement with the [UN]. We are also rejoining the Human Rights Council, because we know the status of democracy depends on our collective commitment to those values articulated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Vice President Kamala Harris March 16, 2021

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS

As COVID-19 continues to ravage the globe, the WHO is critical in coordinating the international response to this pandemic.

Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) January 20, 2021

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS

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

THOUGHT LEADERS

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

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

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS

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

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS

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

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS

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

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS

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