Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee for ambassador to the United Nations, Elise Stefanik, emphasized the necessity for the United States to "lead with strength and moral clarity" to confront security threats from nations such as North Korea, China, Russia, and Iran. Stefanik articulated these points during a confirmation hearing at the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, where she reiterated her dedication to implementing Trump's America First foreign policy. According to Yonhap News Agency, Stefanik stated her intention to ensure that the U.S. mission to the United Nations aligns with the interests of the American populace while embodying President Trump's peace through strength approach. "If confirmed, I will work to ensure that our mission to the United Nations serves the interests of the American people and represents President Trump's America First peace through strength foreign policy," she declared. Stefanik highlighted the ongoing global crises, including the detention of hostages such as Americans by Hamas, and underscored the importance of U.S. leadership. "As the world faces crisis after crisis, with hostages including Americans still held in Hamas' captivity, to national security challenges ranging from China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran, it has never been more critical for the United States to lead with strength and moral clarity," she stated. When asked about the U.S.'s key allies within the U.N. framework, Stefanik identified Britain, Israel, Japan, Australia, and France, notably omitting South Korea from her list. She further emphasized the role of the U.S. as the largest financial contributor to the U.N., asserting that American tax dollars should not support initiatives that contradict U.S. interests, and advocated for U.N. reform. "We must invest in programs that strengthen our national security and deliver results. To increase the efficacy of U.N. programs, we must drive reform," Stefanik insisted, underscoring the need for strategic investment in global programs that align with U.S. national security objectives.