We ask you all to take your seats if you will. Today we hear from deputy secretary of state John Sullivan on the proposed reforms that he and secretary tillerson are working on for the state department and for the agency for international development. I dont think there are many that question the need to improve the operation of both agencies. A more efficient and effective state department in u. S. A. Id would better promote our National Security and our many other interests around the world. So i have welcomed the administrations undertaking. Secretary state Rex Tillerson has started a process here as those that state will tell you where hes focusing on listening to the diplomats and listening to the employees. Our Foreign Service officers. I think this is very commendable. He has sought feedback from the bottom up. Many employees, he reports, have asked, and i think this speaks volumes, theyve asked for more responsibility and in turn more accountability for their performance. They
Visitors like otto warmbier. It is no surprise that north korea is determined to deploy ballistic weapons technology. The United Nations has passed good Security Council resolutions on north korea, spurred by u. S. Legislation that we passed in this committee. U. N. Peace keeping has played a Critical Role over the years in advancing u. S. Interests and should be prioritized in accordance with u. S. Law. The recent deaths of peace keepers in south sudan and in mali remind us of the dangers they face. But Peace Keeping would find more support if failing missions, some decades old were closed and the horrendous sexual abuses tackled head on. This committee has pushed to improve the u. N. s transparency and accountability, advancing protections of whistle blowers and bringing u. N. Peace keepers that are sexual predators to the bar of justice. Ambassador haley we look forward to how we can support you working to improve transparency and accountability. This committee looks forward to assi
U. S. Ambassador to the United Nations nikki haley testified this week before the House Foreign Affairs committee on u. S. Relations with the u. N. Ambassador haley talked about the uns attitude towards israel, threats from north korea and russia and chinas veto influence on the Security Council. This is about three hours. This hearing will come to order. Today we consider the role of the United States at the United Nations. In her first few months, Ambassador Nikki Haley has approached her job with determination and purpose. Chairing the u. N. Security council in april, she spotlighted the grave security challenges of north korea and nuclear proliferation. She has castigated iran and hezbollah for their role in sowing instability across the middle east. And Ambassador Haley has made it Crystal Clear that the u. N. Human Rights Councils record of protecting dictators cannot stand. Indeed, as Ambassador Haley has declared, the United States role at the u. N. Is to show our strength, sho
Will come to order. Today we consider the role of the United States at the United Nations. In her first few months Ambassador Nikki Haley has approached her job with determination and purpose, chairing the u. N. Security council in april she spotlighted the grave Security Council north korea and Nuclear Proliferation and the threats it poses to us. She has cast gated iran and hezbollah for their role in sewing instability across the middle east. Ambassador hailey made it clear that the u. N. s record of protecting dictators cannot stand. Indeed, as ambassador hailey declared the United States role at the u. N. Is to show our strength, show our voice and have the backs of our allies. I think thats wellsaid, ambassador. The United Nations is charged with the Ambitious Mission to maintain International Peace and security and to achieve International Cooperation in solving International Problems. But unfortunately the organization all too often falls short. U. N. Organizations continuously
Will come to order. Today we consider the role of the United States at the United Nations. In her first few months Ambassador Nikki Haley has approached her job with determination and purpose, chairing the u. N. Security council in april she spotlighted the grave Security Council north korea and Nuclear Proliferation and the threats it poses to us. She has cast gated iran and hezbollah for their role in sewing instability across the middle east. Ambassador hailey made it clear that the u. N. s record of protecting dictators cannot stand. Indeed, as ambassador hailey declared the United States role at the u. N. Is to show our strength, show our voice and have the backs of our allies. I think thats wellsaid, ambassador. The United Nations is charged with the Ambitious Mission to maintain International Peace and security and to achieve International Cooperation in solving International Problems. But unfortunately the organization all too often falls short. U. N. Organizations continuously