The U.S. and U.N.: Advancing Opportunities

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The United Nations is imperfect, but it is also indispensable. There is no substitute for the legitimacy it can impart or its potential to mobilize the widest coalitions.

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President Obama’s Address to U.N. General Assembly

Secretary Clinton’s Speech in Advance of U.N. General Assembly

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The United Nations: Partner in Peace, Stability, Security

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Articles on the United Nations

These articles provide a deeper understanding of U.S. policies and objectives in the United Nations.

Key Documents

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Charter of the United Nations

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The United Nations is imperfect, but it is also indispensable. There is no substitute for the legitimacy it can impart or its potential to mobilize the widest coalitions.

Key Texts

President Obama’s Address to U.N. General Assembly

Secretary Clinton’s Speech in Advance of U.N. General Assembly

Photo Gallery

The United Nations: Partner in Peace, Stability, Security

In Depth

Articles on the United Nations

Key Documents

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Charter of the United Nations

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