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“Legislation that would withhold funding for the United Nations is fundamentally flawed in concept and practice, sets us back, is self-defeating, and doesn't work.”

Quote by Susan Rice

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Susan Rice is an American diplomat and academic who served as the United States Ambassador to the United Nations under President Barack Obama. She is recognized for her influence on U.S. foreign policy and her dedication to human rights advocacy. more

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