Anthony Blinken - Secretary of State

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Blinken has a history of public service, having previously served as the Deputy Secretary of State under the Obama administration. Prior to that he served for six years as the Democratic Staff Director for the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee. During his time in Congress and various administration positions, he has worked heavily in foreign policy and in supporting anti-life and anti-family policies. Blinken was confirmed as Secretary of State on January 26, 2021 by a vote of 78-22.

Views on Abortion:

• In a House Foreign Affairs Committee Hearing on Biden's foreign policy priorities, Blinken championed Biden's actions to repeal the Protecting Life in Global Health Assistance Policy which prohibits global health funds from subsidizing abortion businesses abroad (See link)
• Has supported Biden's policy of ending the Helm's Amendment, which bans funding for groups that discuss abortions (See link)
• Planned Parenthood has praised the nomination of Blinken and has declared they are ready to work with him on "championing sexual and reproductive health and rights around the world" (See link)

Views on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity:

• In a House Foreign Affairs Committee Hearing on Biden's foreign policy priorities, Blinken lead with supporting Biden's anti-family policies which seek to promote a radical sexual ideology around the globe (See link)
• As Deputy Secretary of State under the Obama administration, Blinken worked to increase the focus on international LGBT issues, including investing millions of dollars into these efforts (See link)
• During his tenure at the State Department, there were long gaps without an Ambassador at-Large for International Religious Freedom, yet the Obama administration made a priority to appoint the first ever Special Envoy for LGBT issues (See link)