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AMERICANS IN THE UN

We are part of a world community. The UN brings unseen and untold richness to our life; with all its weaknesses and room for improvement, we cannot function without that community and the rules that govern it.

Sona Bari, World Health Organization August 16, 2017

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS

The United Nations is our single greatest tool for fostering diplomacy and international peace. With so many challenges facing the world, it is more critical than ever that we work with the UN to encourage mutual understanding and sustained engagement around the globe.

Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) August 02, 2017

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS

It is my long view that it is important to work with international bodies such as the United Nations.

Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-NJ), Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee June 27, 2017

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS

The U.N. and other international organizations perform many tasks that are laudable and have bipartisan support. These organizations feed the hungry, aid the sick, protect the vulnerable and help to stop the spread of nuclear weapons.

Chairman Hal Rogers (R-KY) June 27, 2017

PRIVATE SECTOR

As you think about U.S. funding, we encourage you to likewise consider how the UN supports American businesses operating globally as well as how the organization's programs help create and maintain U.S. jobs and promote economic development in the United States.

BD, Mars Incorporated and Walgreens June 26, 2017

PRIVATE SECTOR

In its simplest form, working with different UN entities are core to our business growth strategies and objectives.

By maintaining full funding to the UN, the U.S. can advance its own goals and interests of securing and promoting peace and security and simultaneously pursue job growth here.

Alex Gourlay, President and CEO of Walgreen Co June 22, 2017

PRIVATE SECTOR

We are committed to using the creativity, innovation and power of our people and agencies across the globe to help the UN achieve the SDGs.

John Wren, President and CEO, Omnicom Group June 19, 2017

THOUGHT LEADERS

Americans recognize that our world’s intractable challenges cannot be resolved by one country alone. Whether we aim to address the planet’s worst humanitarian and refugee crisis since World War II, terrorism, or threats from the effects of climate change, the United Nations is essential for advancing our national interests.

Chris Whatley, Executive Director of UNA-USA June 13, 2017

THOUGHT LEADERS

The UN’s collective efforts, whether it’s implementing sanctions, coordinating a response to international terrorism, or delivering lifesaving aid, ensures that the U.S. does not bear the cost of maintaining international order on its own.

John D. Negroponte and Thomas R. Pickering, former U.S. Ambassadors to the UN April 25, 2017

THOUGHT LEADERS

None of us believe the UN is perfect, but we all believe it remains an essential tool in America's foreign policy and national security tool box

Madeleine Albright, Former Secretary of State April 25, 2017

THOUGHT LEADERS

It is important strategically for us to know that the U.N. plays a huge role in dealing with problems in a way that keeps us from having to deal with them.

Thomas Pickering, Former U.S. Ambassador to the UN April 25, 2017