Speech #1100099584

Despite its evident flaws and failings. the U.N. remains essential to advancing U.S. interests. enhancing global security. spurring development. and providing food. medicine. and lifesaving assistance to the worlds most needy every day. The U.N.s work in development addresses the dire needs of 1 billion people living in extreme poverty. It is the U.N.. funded in part by the generosity of Americas taxpayers. that prepares and monitors elections in more than 30 countries and assists fragile new democracies. It is the U.N.. funded in part by the generosity of Americas taxpayers. that feeds the famished and shelters 20 million refugees fleeing conflict and natural disaster. It is the U.N.. funded in part by the generosity of Americas taxpayers. that has convened the worlds leaders on the urgent