Secretary Antony BlinkenVerified account

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Husband, dad, (very) amateur guitarist, and the 71st Secretary of State serving under the leadership of Biden.

Joined January 2021

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  1. Great speaking at the Forum! As someone who lived & studied abroad, I know experiencing the world from different cultures is something you carry for life. We're proud to welcome international students who bring their perspectives to campus, benefiting all students.

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  2. In a meeting with DG Tedros, we discussed saving lives by ending this pandemic and advancing global health security. The U.S. supports the plans for additional studies into COVID-19 origins, including in PRC, to better understand this pandemic and prevent future ones.

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  3. Coming together as a global community is how we will beat COVID-19. In collaboration with , , and , the United States is donating an additional 151,200 doses of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to Zambia.

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  4. Continuing our history of friendship and cooperation with Paraguay, the U.S. is proud to donate a second round of one million Pfizer vaccines through our bilateral agreement. These vaccines will support our global fight to defeat the pandemic.

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  5. Today is the 70th anniversary of the Refugee Convention. The global refugee crisis makes this Convention, along with the 1967 Protocol, more vital than ever in guiding countries worldwide on the rights of refugees, and our legal obligations to protect them.

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  6. The U.S. has sanctioned eight Syrian prisons, five prison officials, an Assad-affiliated militia, and an armed Syrian opposition group and two of its leaders that are perpetuating the suffering of the Syrian people. We'll continue to promote accountability for abuses in Syria.

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  7. Today in India, a very astute young diplomat asked me if I was getting my band back together. My job is to bring people together, my band might have the opposite effect - people might go running in the other direction! Great to meet with today!

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  8. . designated two al-Qa’ida-linked financial facilitators in Syria and Turkey. These designations demonstrate our commitment to disrupting support networks of al-Qa’ida and other terrorist groups that seek to attack the United States and our allies.

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  9. Our warm relationship with India is rooted in our vibrant democratic traditions. It was a pleasure to visit New Delhi and reaffirm our commitment to strengthen the U.S.-India Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership with Prime Minister and .

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  10. I was pleased to meet with Prime Minister to discuss our joint efforts to deepen the U.S.-India Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and expand our cooperation on COVID-19 response efforts, regional security, and climate change.

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  11. Thank you for the warm welcome, . Cooperation between our two nations continues to grow, and the work of , , , , and to strengthen our ties with the Indian government and people truly makes a difference.

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  12. Today, I'm proud to announce an additional $25 million from the U.S. government, through , to support India’s COVID-19 vaccination program. The United States’ support will help save lives by strengthening vaccine supply chains across India.

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  13. Thanks to for a collaborative discussion today on many areas of cooperation, including efforts to support peace and stability in Afghanistan. India is one of our most valued partners, and the U.S. welcomes India's emergence as a leading global power.

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  14. Had a warm discussion with on deepening the U.S.-India Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, including strengthening Indo-Pacific cooperation bilaterally and through the Quad. I look forward to working together in continued partnership.

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  15. I was pleased to meet civil society leaders today. The U.S. and India share a commitment to democratic values; this is part of the bedrock of our relationship and reflective of India’s pluralistic society and history of harmony. Civil society helps advance these values.

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  16. Sharing vaccines is the right thing to do. Through our partnership with the and , we’re donating 151,200 doses of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to Senegal. With partnerships like these, millions will be protected against COVID-19.

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  17. To our Jewish colleagues: please know how grateful we are for your service and how proud we are to be your colleagues. And that goes for our entire diverse, dedicated team in Washington and around the world. It's an honor to serve alongside you on behalf of the American people.

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  18. We also know from our own history and from the histories of others that anti-Semitism often goes hand in hand with racism, sexism, homophobia, xenophobia, and other hatreds. None of these ideologies should have a home in our workplace or our nation.

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  19. Hate has no place at the . The hateful graffiti has been removed and this incident will be investigated. As this painfully reminds us, anti-Semitism isn't a relic of the past. We must be relentless in standing up and rejecting anti-Semitism.

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  20. Proud to recognize 's 232nd birthday. Since starting in in 1993 to serving as Secretary of State, I have been honored to work here. As years pass, one thing persists -- the dedication of the hardworking women & men who conduct our diplomacy. We celebrate you!

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