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AMERICANS IN THE UN

The United Nations delivers critical assistance in some of the hardest-to-reach areas of the world and supports development based on evidence of what works. United States leadership and engagement is important to the success of this great experiment and its commitment to humanity.

Catherine Bauman, Child Protection Specialist at UNICEF August 31, 2017

AMERICANS IN THE UN

I firmly believe that international cooperation is key to peace, safety, security, and equality for all, so it’s so rewarding to see that work happening at UN Headquarters.

Nancy Groves, Head of Social Media for the Department of Public Information
AMERICANS IN THE UN

Every day I feel energized to help those in need and to advocate for the world’s most vulnerable people. For me, this is a gift and a privilege.

Amy Auguston, Communications Specialist for the World Food Programme August 22, 2017

AMERICANS IN THE UN

The values of the UN are the values of the USA. You might not see it, but the UN really is making your world a better place, solving problems that no country, not even America, could ever tackle alone.

Eric Husketh, Human Rights Officer for UN Assistance Mission for Iraq August 21, 2017

THOUGHT LEADERS

The [United Nations] peacekeepers directly benefit the United States because they decrease the threat of terrorism and refugee and migrant crises.

Page Fortna, Harold Brown Professor of US Foreign and Security Policy in the Political Science Department at Columbia University August 18, 2017

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