Remarks at a Press Availability Following a UN Security Council Open Debate on the Middle East
You know, once again today, for decades of having the same meeting in the Security Council and everything on the Middle East and the challenges…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Open Debate on the Middle East
I have said before that Israel has no better friend than the United States, and will I say it again today. Whether it is reminding…
Remarks at an Arria-Formula Meeting on Syria Chemical Weapons
The United States categorically objects to Russia’s blatant attempt to use a Security Council meeting to weaken the credibility of the OPCW and its findings…
Remarks for the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Yemen
We call on the Houthi authorities to reduce the significant and detrimental impediments to the delivery of humanitarian assistance. This includes the lifting of access…
Remarks on the Situation in Mali and the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mi
This Council though has spent years asking the signatories to make meaningful progress toward implementing the Agreement, even providing them with achievable benchmarks. Despite our…
Remarks at a General Assembly Plenary Meeting on Agenda Item 123: Strengthening the UN System
My delegation wishes to express our deep concern regarding the action of the G-77 and China to table this resolution in this forum, ignoring the…
Remarks at the Priorities Briefing by the President of the General Assembly
I join others in expressing condolences to the people of Oman as well as Niger. We further extend our thoughts and prayers to the people…
Remarks for UN Verification Mission in Colombia Briefing
The United States views the transitional justice mechanisms outlined in the accord as important mechanisms for peace and justice in Colombia. We also welcome actions…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Press Stakeout on Syrian Humanitarian Cross-Border Mandate Renewal
I want to very clear about who must bear responsibility for this outcome. It is the Russian Federation that brought us to this point. It…
Explanation of Vote on the UN Security Council Resolution on the Syria Humanitarian Cross-Border Man
In truth, we do not find ourselves in this situation because the conditions on the ground no longer allow for aid delivery; as we have…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Debate on Upholding the UN Charter
So, as we approach the 75th anniversary, we should stand together to reaffirm our commitment to uphold the core principles of the Charter. The United…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the UN Office for West Africa and the Sahel
Ambassador Cherith Norman Acting Deputy Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York, New York January 8, 2020 AS DELIVERED Thank you Mr.…
Media Note: Attack on U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq
UNITED STATES MISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS OFFICE OF PRESS AND PUBLIC DIPLOMACY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 6, 2020 We appreciate the 27 United Nations…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Press Stakeout on the Situation in Syria
When I started the presidency in the month of December, I talked about credibility in the Council. And today, we took a huge step backwards…
Media Note: Decriminalizing Sexual Orientation
UNITED STATES MISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS OFFICE OF PRESS AND PUBLIC DIPLOMACY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 19, 2019 Yesterday U.S. Ambassador to the UN…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Situation in South Sudan
The United States and the international community are losing confidence that South Sudan’s leaders have the will to guide their country to genuine peace and…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Nonproliferation and the DPRK
The United States and the Security Council have a goal – not a deadline. We have outlined this goal, in detail, in a series of…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Press Stakeout on Nonproliferation and the DPRK
The DPRK must to do its part and it must avoid provocations. It must engage in this process. Peace is a better way, and peace…
