.@SecBlinken said the Biden-Harris administration was "exploring options" to share more resources - including vaccines - to combat COVID-19 in other countries, and that he was appointing a new official to oversee the global effort.
Blinken said the administration has had as its "main focus" getting vaccines to Americans, but "soon the US will need to step up our work and rise to the occasion worldwide."
"This pandemic won’t end at home until it ends worldwide," he said.
Blinken said the U.S. had received requests from other countries -- some with "growing desperation" -- for help. "We hear you, and I promise we're moving as fast as possible," he said.
Blinken said the U.S. had received requests from other countries -- some with "growing desperation" -- for help. "We hear you, and I promise we're moving as fast as possible," he said.
In an implicit swipe at China, Blinken said the U.S. would be guided by "core values" while offering its support. "We won't trade shots in arms for political favors; this is about saving lives."
Blinken announced that Gayle Smith - former President and CEO of the One Campaign & USAID Administrator - will serve as Coordinator for Global COVID Response and Health Security.
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