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US President Barack Obama (C) toasts with Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) during a luncheon hosted by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on September 28, 2015 at the UN in New York.
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon rests before the keynote address at the opening ceremony of the 2nd UNIDO Forum on inclusive and sustainable industrial development at the Vienna International Centre in Vienna, Austria.
Vladimir Putin following his address to the General Assembly
Pope Francis waves to Keanu Usamanont, 7, son of UN employee Jennifer Longo during his exit from the United Nations Headquarters
Pope Francis takes a photo with Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon in a twitter mirror before departing the United Nations Headquarters on September 25, 2015.
United States U.N. Ambassador Samantha Power, right, speaks to President Barack Obama during a UN Security Council meeting, Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014, at the United Nations. Security Council members were expected to adopt a resolution that would require all countries to prevent the recruitment and transport of would-be foreign fighters preparing to join terrorist groups such as the Islamic State group.

Samantha Power, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, takes part in the Security Council Meeting, Women and peace and security Report of the Secretary-General on women and peace and security, at the United Nations Headquarters on October 13, 2015.
Sergey Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation shares a laugh with colleagues during the Security Council High-level Meeting- Threat to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts foreign terrorist fighters, letter dated 3 September 2014 from the Permanent Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General.
Zimbabwe President, Robert Mugabe rests as U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during the General Assembly 70th session 12th plenary meeting
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon walks down the street in Washington D.C. enroute to the IFC Building.
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (R), and World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim (L) share a laugh before the start of the opening plenary of the Infrastructure Forum at the IFC Building in Washington, D.C.
On Earth Day, April 22, 2016, US Secretary of State John Kerry exits after signing the Paris Climate Agreement accompanied by his granddaughter Isabelle.
Scenes from the General Assembly Seventy-first session: Opening of the General Debate
Madame Ban Soon-taek waits for guests to arrive at the first ladies tea at her home in New York City.

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Senator Mitch McConnell chat during a graduation day speakers honorary event at the Georgetown Law Center in Washington D.C.
Volunteers for Democratic presidential candidate former South Bend, Indiana mayor Pete Buttigieg, thank supporters as they wait in lines that spanned several blocks before the start of a town hall at Washington-Liberty High School on Sunday in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., February 23, 2020. REUTERS/Amanda Voisard.
Thousands gather for the town hall for Democratic presidential candidate former South Bend, Indiana mayor Pete Buttigieg at Washington-Liberty High School on Sunday in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., February 23, 20120. REUTERS/Amanda Voisard.
Thousands gather for the town hall for Democratic presidential candidate former South Bend, Indiana mayor Pete Buttigieg at Washington-Liberty High School on Sunday in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., February 23, 2020. REUTERS/Amanda Voisard.
Democratic presidential candidate former South Bend, Indiana mayor Pete Buttigieg speaks during a town hall at Washington-Liberty High School on Sunday in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., February 23, 2020. REUTERS/Amanda Voisard.
Democratic presidential candidate former South Bend, Indiana mayor Pete Buttigieg greets attendants following a town hall at Washington-Liberty High School on Sunday in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., February 23, 2020. REUTERS/Amanda Voisard.
Suzanne McKee waves to friends following a town hall led by Democratic presidential candidate former South Bend, Indiana mayor Pete Buttigieg at Washington-Liberty High School on Sunday in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., February 23, 2020. McKee says she was a republican prior to Buttigieg's candidacy and has since become a supporter. REUTERS/Amanda Voisard.
Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.), is bringing to close the first year of her term as Virginia's 7th District representative. Rep. Spanberger her daughters, Catherine, 5, left, Claire 11, middle, Charlotte, 8, right, and husband, Adam Spanberger spend the day together at their home on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019 in Glen Allen, VA.
Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.), is bringing to close the first year of her term as Virginia's 7th District representative. Rep. Spanberger relaxes on the couch with her daughter, Claire 11, left, Charlotte, 8, right, and husband, Adam Spanberger, as her 5-year-old, Catherine, sings along with the family karaoke machine on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019 in Glen Allen, VA.
Beto O'Rourke, the 2018 Democratic Candidate for U.S. Senate in Texas, addresses the crowd during a pop-up 'Vote with Beto' event on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2018 in Austin, TX. Beto held several events near early polling locations across Austin, encouraging voters to get out and vote.
Beto O'Rourke, the 2018 Democratic Candidate for U.S. Senate in Texas, addresses the crowd during a pop-up 'Vote with Beto' event on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2018 in Austin, TX. Beto held several events near early polling locations across Austin, encouraging voters to get out and vote.
Beto O'Rourke, the 2018 Democratic Candidate for U.S. Senate in Texas, addresses the crowd during a pop-up 'Vote with Beto' event on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2018 in Austin, TX. Beto held several events near early polling locations across Austin, encouraging voters to get out and vote.
Beto O'Rourke, the 2018 Democratic Candidate for U.S. Senate in Texas, addresses the crowd during a pop-up 'Vote with Beto' event on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2018 in Austin, TX. Beto held several events near early polling locations across Austin, encouraging voters to get out and vote.
Beto O'Rourke, the 2018 Democratic Candidate for U.S. Senate in Texas, addresses the crowd during a pop-up 'Vote with Beto' event on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2018 in Austin, TX. Beto held several events near early polling locations across Austin, encouraging voters to get out and vote.
Beto O'Rourke, the 2018 Democratic Candidate for U.S. Senate in Texas, addresses the crowd during a pop-up 'Vote with Beto' event at Koughan Memorial Water Tower Park on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, in Austin, TX. O'Rourke held several events near early polling locations across Austin.
Beto O'Rourke, the 2018 Democratic Candidate for U.S. Senate in Texas, waves to the crowd after speaking during a pop-up 'Vote with Beto' event at Koughan Memorial Water Tower Park on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, in Austin, TX. O'Rourke held several events near early polling locations across Austin.
Peach Lightener, 4, attends a rally with her family for U.S. Sen.Ted Cruz, R-Texas, with Donald Trump Jr. on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018, at the Wichita Falls Multi-Purpose Event Center in Wichita Falls, TX.
Donald Trump Jr. takes a photo with local resident, Monique Worthy, 29, while on a campaign stop with U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018, at the Wichita Falls Multi-Purpose Event Center in Wichita Falls, TX.
Peach Lightener, 4, attends a rally with her family for U.S. Sen.Ted Cruz, R-Texas, with Donald Trump Jr. on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018, at the Wichita Falls Multi-Purpose Event Center in Wichita Falls, TX.
Demonstrators march up Congress Ave to the Texas State Capitol during the "Austin March Against Far-Left Violence," on Saturday August 18, 2018, in Austin, TX.
Haley Jane Maddox marches with demonstrators up Congress Ave to the Texas State Capitol during the "Austin March Against Far-Left Violence," on Saturday August 18, 2018, in Austin, TX.
JT Edwards, SREC Dist.11, makes an impassioned plea to members of the State Republican Executive Committee, while taking the floor to discuss a resolution that opposes an effort by the Tarrant County Republican Party (TCRP) to remove a Muslim as vice chair because of his religion during the committee's quarterly meeting on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Austin, TX. A conservative group recently sent a letter to the TCRP president, asking him to remove the newly elected vice chair, Dr. Shahid Shafi because he's Muslim.
State Police pull a man into custody following a heated discussion between groups during the "Austin March Against Far-Left Violence" at the Austin State Capitol on Saturday August 18, 2018, in Austin, TX.
State Police take a man into custody following a heated discussion between groups during the "Austin March Against Far-Left Violence" at the Austin State Capitol on Saturday August 18, 2018, in Austin, TX.
Austin Police take a man into custody while controlling a crowd of anti-protestors on South Congress following the "Austin March Against Far-Left Violence" at the Austin State Capitol on Saturday August 18, 2018, in Austin, TX.
Kristin Beck canvasses a neighborhood in Upper Marlboro, Md., in May. Beck, a former Navy SEAL with 20 years of military service, could be the first openly transgender congresswoman.
Congressional candidate, Kristin Beck, right, kisses her fiancee, Heather Stott, while leaving for a day of campaigning. Beck, a former Navy SEAL with 20-years of military service, is one of the first transgender candidates for the U.S. Congress.
WASHINGTON, DC- JUNE 3: Rep. Dave Brat attends the Congressional Budget Office: Oversight Hearing in the Cannon Building on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 in Washington, DC.(Photo by Amanda Voisard/For the Washington Post)
WASHINGTON, DC- JUNE 3: Rep. Dave Brat exits a Committee on Small Business hearing at the Rayburn House Office Building on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Amanda Voisard/For the Washington Post)
WASHINGTON, DC- MAY 31: Congressman Dave Brat at his office in the Cannon House Office Building on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Amanda Voisard/For the Washington Post)
WASHINGTON, DC- JUNE 3: Rep. Dave Brat, chats with Brett Vassey, President & CEO of the Virginia Manufacturers Association, following a meeting in his office at the Cannon House Office Building on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Amanda Voisard/For the Washington Post)
WASHINGTON, DC- MAY 31: Congressman Dave Brat at his office in the Cannon House Office Building on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Amanda Voisard/For the Washington Post)
WASHINGTON, DC- MAY 31: Rep. Dave Brat is dropped off by his chief off staff in front on The Capitol with minutes to spare before a vote closes on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Amanda Voisard/For the Washington Post)
WASHINGTON, DC- JUNE 3: Rep. Dave Brat, right, and his staff members, Erin Siefring, chief of staff, left, and Alexa Walker, scheduler, middle, conduct the days business in his office at the Cannon House Office Building on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Amanda Voisard/For the Washington Post)
WASHINGTON, DC- JUNE 3: Rep. Dave Brat, right, leans back to chat with Rep. Rod Blum, left, during a Congressional Budget Office: Oversight Hearing in the Cannon Building on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 in Washington, DC.(Photo by Amanda Voisard/For the Washington Post)
WASHINGTON, DC- JUNE 3: Rep. Dave Brat, takes a few moments of downtime in his office at the Cannon House Office Building in between a jam packed schedule on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Amanda Voisard/For the Washington Post)
WASHINGTON, DC- JUNE 3: Congressman Dave Brat gets some air on his way back to his office following a vote series at The Capitol on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Amanda Voisard/For the Washington Post)
WASHINGTON, DC- FEBRUARY 26- Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe, moves to the next meeting during the National Governors Association 2017 Winter Meeting on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by: Amanda Voisard)
Demonstrators take to the streets of New York City to protest the U.S. presidential election victory of Donald Trump. The group marched through downtown New York City to the Trump Towers on 5th Ave.
Demonstrators take to the streets of New York City to protest the U.S. presidential election victory of Donald Trump. The group marched through downtown New York City to the Trump Towers on 5th Ave.
A Trump supporter chats with demonstrators during a protest of the U.S. presidential election victory of Donald Trump. The group marched through downtown New York City to the Trump Towers on 5th Ave.

Garet Bleir clashes with Trump supporters while protesting within the inauguration grounds on Friday, Jan 20, 2017 in Washington, D.C. The demonstrators stated their right to protest and when they did not comply with pleas to cease, groups descended on them and an altercation ensued. -----the gentleman to the right declined to give his name.
Julia Pemberton, 16, of Kentucky, reacts as protestors chant inside the blue section during the official inauguration ceremonies on Friday Jan 20, 2017 in Washington, D.C. Pemberton said it was her first and likely only opportunity to attend an inauguration and that the protestors were ruining the experience for her. "It's a special opportunity that I will never get again. I want to see and learn to understand all of this. They talk about being peaceful but they just continue to yell if anyone tries to talk to us. We are not hateful people. " Pemberton said. Seen at US Capitol Washington, DC.
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD- MARCH 5 : A representative of Millennials for Cruz dressed as a chicken makes comment on Trump's decision not to attend the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center on Saturday, March 5, 2016 in National Harbor, MD. This is the Conservative event of the year. "If he was actually conservative he would be here." said Abigail Allen, 18.
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD- MARCH 5 : Jordan Moran adorns his shirt while attending the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center on Saturday, March 5, 2016 in National Harbor, MD. (
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD- MARCH 4 : Josh Stell brings along a cutout of Sen. Ted Cruz on the way to listen to him speak during the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center on Friday, March 4, 2016 in National Harbor, MD. (Photos by Amanda Voisard)
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD- MARCH 5 : Spencer Dupee, 23, left, and Kyle Jones, 23, right, grab free Ronald Reagan posters being distributed during the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center on Saturday, March 5, 2016 in National Harbor, MD.
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD- MARCH 5 : Matthew Grafton of Turning Point USA attends the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center on Saturday, March 5, 2016 in National Harbor, MD.
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD- MARCH 5 : Marianna Layher attends the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center on Saturday, March 5, 2016 in National Harbor, MD.
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD- MARCH 5 : Donald Ely, of Sunbury, PA is recognized for his 40 year attendance at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center on Saturday, March 5, 2016 in National Harbor, MD.
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD- MARCH 5 : Sen. Marco Rubio (FL) speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center on Saturday, March 5, 2016 in National Harbor, MD. (Photos by Amanda Voisard)