I also want to thank the staff of the Truman Center for this great privilege. I wish I could have been there in person with you today, but as you heard I am President of the Security Council this month and it has kept me pretty busy in New York, including this morning chairing a ... Read More»

It is in all of our interests, including Russia’s and Syria’s, to prevent a dire humanitarian situation in Syria from growing worse and more desperate. It is in everyone’s interest, in fact. Which is why this Council voted unanimously last year – I repeat, again, we voted unanimously last year – and why we must ... Read More»

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield U.S. Representative to the United Nations New York, New York May 20, 2022 AS DELIVERED QUESTION: First, how concerned is (Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield) about the diminishing food exports, rising food prices, and the global fear of growing hunger? AMBASSADOR LINDA THOMAS-GREENFIELD:  I can tell you on a scale of one to 10, I’m ... Read More»

While we mourn his passing, I know his legacy and his commitment to partnership between our countries will carry on. And in that spirit, we look forward to working closely with President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed. Read More»

The Ukrainians have stood strong against the Russian aggression. They defeated the Russians in Kyiv, and they are continuing to fight. So this is not an easy battle. And what the Russians have succeeded in doing is unifying NATO, unifying our European allies, and really bolstering the resolve of the Ukrainian people. Read More»