Eugene S. Young: “Support for democracy and human rights is at the core of this administration's Cuba policy.”

If confirmed, I will continue to use all tools available to exert pressure on the junta and deny the regime international credibility.

The Council is a broken body that focuses the majority of its time on bullying our ally, Israel, and allows some of the greatest human rights abusers like China, Cuba, Russia, Iran, and Venezuela a seat at the table.

The United States needs to work with partners and allies to build multilateral pressure on the illegitimate Maduro regime.

If confirmed, I commit to prioritizing and maintaining policies and programs to create acceptable conditions for free and fair elections in Nicaragua.