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There has been speculation about the occupation of the future government of the United States for weeks; now the future president of the United States, Biden, has presented his cabinet. When filling the positions, he relied on diversity and especially on experience.
By Katrin Brand, ARD Studio Washington
In the end, Joe Biden addressed Americans directly: “This team will make us proud to be Americans,” promised the future president. It embodies his fundamental belief that America is stronger when it works with its allies. It reflects that America is back and ready to lead the world.
Antony Blinken, who will become Foreign Minister in January, embodies this philosophy. The 58-year-old grew up in Paris, among other places, comes from an immigrant family, worked with President Obama and is a top adviser to Joe Biden. The United States now needs cooperation and trust, he said, because “America, if it is for the best, still has the greatest opportunity of any country to unite others and meet the challenges of the moment.”
Many established people, many premieres
Even if everyone on Biden’s team is established and has been working in their field for decades, there are still plenty of new releases. Alejandro Mayorkas, in his 60s, born in Cuba, will be the first Latino to assume the post of Minister of National Security. Avril Haines will be the first woman to coordinate the work of the US intelligence services.
And John Kerry, the former secretary of state, will fill the newly created post of Special Envoy for Climate Change, a key issue for Joe Biden. On the first day of his term, he wants the United States to return to the Paris climate agreement. But the deal alone isn’t enough, Kerry said. He sees an exciting road ahead. Protecting the climate means creating millions of jobs for the middle class, cleaner air and oceans, and healthier lives for people around the world.
Linda Thomas-Greenfield will represent the United States at the United Nations. He recalled that a breakthrough like his was only possible in the United States, “where life can be harsh and cruel, but where there is hope in battle and promise in our dreams,” said the diplomat and African-American who has been since then. 35 years in the Chancellery.
Jake Sullivan, who at 43 will be one of the youngest to assume this role, will serve as National Security Advisor.
Alliances are highlighted
What was noticeable was the consistently respectful tone, which was clearly different from that of outgoing President Trump. Much has been said about allies and alliances, about a sense of duty and humility, about appreciating America. She always believed in the nobility of civil service, said Kamala Harris, the future vice president. “These Americans personify it.”
Janet Yellen was not there. According to media reports, the 74-year-old former Fed chief will become finance minister. She would be the first woman to hold this position.
