Diplomacy

How much the United States relies on diplomacy rather than force abroad, and how well it funds and staffs the State Department and its diplomats.

Lead with diplomacy rather than military force

3 members
Annie Andrews
Senate · South Carolina · Democrat
“Put diplomacy and accountability first”
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Abdul El-Sayed
Senate · Michigan · Democrat
“He’s committed to accessible education and sensible foreign policy rooted in diplomacy and justice.”
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“We should lead the world to protect democracy, prosperity, and peace. We ensure security at home and abroad by standing with our democratic allies and engaging in a foreign policy that centers diplomacy, cooperation, and human rights.”
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James Talarico
Senate · Texas · Democrat
“I will reject efforts to shut America off from the rest of the world — because I know it makes us weaker and less secure. I’m committed to working in partnership with our foreign allies and engaging in diplomacy that will help us prevent attacks on American soil and avoid unnecessary wars.”
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Cooperate with allies and international institutions

2 members
Abdul El-Sayed
Senate · Michigan · Democrat
“We should lead the world to protect democracy, prosperity, and peace. We ensure security at home and abroad by standing with our democratic allies and engaging in a foreign policy that centers diplomacy, cooperation, and human rights.”
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James Talarico
Senate · Texas · Democrat
“I will reject efforts to shut America off from the rest of the world — because I know it makes us weaker and less secure. I’m committed to working in partnership with our foreign allies and engaging in diplomacy that will help us prevent attacks on American soil and avoid unnecessary wars.”
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Restore funding and staff for the State Department and USAID

1 member
James Talarico
Senate · Texas · Democrat
“Restore investments in diplomacy and international development: Ensure the State Department is fully funded and staffed, reverse the unlawful dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development, and restore investments in programs that combat violence, famine, disease, and human suffering — recognizing that these investments are strategic to America’s interests.”
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