Actions Quote by Antony Blinken
“We need to take actually concrete actions to make sure, for example, that none of our companies are providing China with things that they can use to repress populations, including the Uyghur population. But we also have to make sure that we are dealing with all of our interests.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on Human Rights and Supply Chains, U.S. Secretary of State, 2023
Calls for concrete actions to prevent companies from supplying tools that could be used for repression, while balancing broader interests.
In simple terms: Stop providing oppressive tools while managing interests.
Key Takeaway
Act responsibly in supply chains.
Themes
human rights
corporate responsibility
geopolitics
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
policy
advocacy
When to use this quote
- policy making
- corporate compliance
- human rights advocacy
- risk assessment
Key Concepts
repression
supply chain ethics
national security
Questions to Reflect On
- How can companies verify end‑use of their products?
- What mechanisms ensure accountability across supply chains?
A Different Perspective
Balancing interests may limit decisive action.
