Linda Thomas-Greenfield

I hate red gumbos.

— Linda Thomas-Greenfield

My father was, in fact, illiterate.

— Linda Thomas-Greenfield

We all want peace in Ukraine.

— Linda Thomas-Greenfield

The United States is a steadfast supporter of U.N. Peacekeeping.

— Linda Thomas-Greenfield

We can't be fatigued about people dying.

— Linda Thomas-Greenfield

We can't lose our sense of humanity, our compassion for people.

— Linda Thomas-Greenfield

Our peacekeeping efforts should always make people the priority.

— Linda Thomas-Greenfield

We are prepared to compete with the Chinese.

— Linda Thomas-Greenfield

Gumbo should have a nice brownish color.

— Linda Thomas-Greenfield

Our support for the 'One China' policy has been very, very clear.

— Linda Thomas-Greenfield

Neither of my parents were well educated.

— Linda Thomas-Greenfield

You know, finding a solution to any world problem: the first step is diplomacy.

— Linda Thomas-Greenfield

We need to fight terrorists where they are; and increasingly, that's online.

— Linda Thomas-Greenfield

Some authoritarians and dictators intentionally use starvation as a tactic of war.

— Linda Thomas-Greenfield

You know, being able to celebrate the legacy of Dr. King is an extraordinarily important event for our country.

— Linda Thomas-Greenfield

There's no reason for people to die of hunger. We have the tools that we need to support them. We just need…

— Linda Thomas-Greenfield

Online platforms can connect farmers and equip them with the latest information about supply chains.

— Linda Thomas-Greenfield

Whenever I speak to recent graduates, I urge them to go into my field - diplomacy.

— Linda Thomas-Greenfield

I remember the first time my mother voted, and it was a hard-won battle to get the right to vote.

— Linda Thomas-Greenfield

Our relationship with France is strong. They are our longest ally. They're our strongest ally. And they are a friend. And we…

— Linda Thomas-Greenfield

When America shows up - when we are consistent and persistent - when we exert our influence in accordance with our values…

— Linda Thomas-Greenfield

We know China is working across the U.N. system to drive an authoritarian agenda that stands in opposition to the founding values…

— Linda Thomas-Greenfield

The Russians have an interest inside of Syria. They want to boost up the Assad regime. They want to give moral support…

— Linda Thomas-Greenfield

If the Russians make the decision to invade Ukraine, this is an attack on the entire U.N. Charter. It is an attack…

— Linda Thomas-Greenfield

When our diplomats advocate for increased humanitarian access, coordinate foreign assistance to help those in need or impose sanctions on individuals committing…

— Linda Thomas-Greenfield

Who you are and the choices you make - how you choose to use your skills, how you put your values into…

— Linda Thomas-Greenfield

I didn't have successful, educated role models in my life. But what I did have - I had the hopes and dreams…

— Linda Thomas-Greenfield

Throughout my career, from Jamaica to Nigeria, Pakistan to Switzerland, I've learned that effective diplomacy means more than shaking hands and staging…

— Linda Thomas-Greenfield

At the beginning of my career, I visited a Sudanese refugee camp in Uganda and saw a two-year-old girl die before my…

— Linda Thomas-Greenfield

I think countries are now, leaders are now more conscious of the importance of having women engage in their country's development plan.…

— Linda Thomas-Greenfield

There are areas in the Security Council and more broadly in our bilateral relationship where we can cooperate with the Chinese. Climate…

— Linda Thomas-Greenfield

The fact that I made it to where I made it, when I look at where I came, I think is a…

— Linda Thomas-Greenfield

Climate change is upon us every single day.

— Linda Thomas-Greenfield

Conflict is a driver of food insecurity.

— Linda Thomas-Greenfield

Don't wear other people's problems on your shoulders.

— Linda Thomas-Greenfield

It is important that we not watch another child die of hunger.

— Linda Thomas-Greenfield

I've never cooked gumbo from a recipe. I learned it from watching.

— Linda Thomas-Greenfield

Climate change is a challenge for all of us all over the globe.

— Linda Thomas-Greenfield

Those values that I think relate to gumbo diplomacy are generosity, hospitality, its kindness... all of that.

— Linda Thomas-Greenfield

In so many of our communities and countries, racism is endemic. It's built in, like a rot in a frame.

— Linda Thomas-Greenfield