Remarks at a UN General Assembly Press Stakeout Following Vote on the Cuba Embargo Resolution
The U.S. will not take responsibility for the human rights abuses caused by the Cuban regime.
Remarks at a UN Security Council Debate on Bosnia and Herzegovina
My fellow Council members, we will know we have achieved something of lasting significance when all generations and ethnicities in Bosnia and Herzegovina are able…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Peace and Security in the Horn of Africa
When women are involved, the result is more durable peace and greater security. So, if this Council is serious about fulfilling its core mandate, let’s…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Situation in Burundi
My fellow Council members, developments in Burundi directly affect the entire Great Lakes region. This means that improving Burundi’s human rights situation and holding free,…
Explanation of Vote on the Adoption of the UN Security Council Mandate Renewal on the United Nations
We are pleased with the Council’s strong statement of support for MINURSO and its mandate. We believe that the time has come for a just,…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Open Debate on Cooperation between the UN and Regional and Sub-Regi
Ambassador Kelly Craft Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York, New York October 30, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Madame President, and…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Open Debate on Women, Peace, and Security
Ambassador Kelly Craft Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York, New York October 29, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Madame Chairman. Thank…
Explanation of Vote on the Adoption of the UN Security Council Resolution on Women, Peace, and Secur
The United States has stated clearly on many occasions, consistent with the 1994 ICPD Programme of Action and its report, that we do not recognize…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Open Debate on the Situation in the Middle East, Including the Pale
I largely focused on Israel, which receives a disproportionate amount of the UN’s attention when it comes to discussion of peace and security in the…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Press Stakeout Following Consultations on Syria
The United States calls on Turkey to halt its offensive and declare a ceasefire immediately. To this end and at the President’s direction, the Vice…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Debate on the UN Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (MINUJUSTH)
This is a historic day for Haiti and for the United Nations. In so many complex circumstances, the status quo prevails. But today is different.…
Remarks at the UN Security Council Press Stakeout Following Consultations on Syria
As the President has made abundantly clear, the U.S. has not in any way endorsed the decision of the Government of Turkey to mount a…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
It is ultimately the DRC government that has the power to deliver resources and security to its citizens. And just as the people of DRC…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Situation in Mali and the UN Multidimensional Integ
We cannot continue to support a peacekeeping mission where the signatory parties enjoy security provided by international forces while refusing to fully implement their own…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Debate on Peace and Security in Africa
This Council meets practically every week to discuss areas of the world affected by conflict and instability. But far too often, we issue statements, impose…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Great Lakes Region
Political solutions, security sector reform, and the demobilization of armed groups into civilian life will be critical for future stability. For our part, the United…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Debate on Peace and Security in Africa: Mobilizing the Youth Toward
Fellow Council members, Africa’s youth have a leading role to play in achieving the goals of Agenda 2063 – let all of us invest in…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Syria
The Assad regime and its allies must not use the launch of the Constitutional Committee as a pretext to stall the political process and pursue…
