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I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle here on the Committee and the full House to pass another WRDA in this two-year cycle and for it to be bipartisan.

I commit that, if confirmed, I will review this issue closely and work to ensure that OCB creates the greatest impact for every dollar Congress provides the network.

It is indisputable that the People's Republic of China is a major player in South Sudan's oil sector.

Nowhere else in Africa are the dangers of the Chinese Communist Party's Belt and Road Initiative more apparent than in Kenya.

Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that.

The Cuban Government's brutal response to the July 11 protests and suppression of the November 15 protests, including sentencing teenagers for demanding their rights, was outrageous and the regime must continue to be held accountable.

My goal and objective--which I have strived for practically all my adult life--is to develop policy options to see the Cuban people free from the brutal dictatorship.

This policy is having disastrous effects for American national security.

the Biden administration is contemplating lifting sanctions on these terrorists' prime sponsor: the Islamic Republic of Iran.

We all want to see Ukraine win this war against Vladimir Putin's Russia.

I share your concern regarding Russia's and China's development of anti-satellite capabilities.

If confirmed, I will work with the Maltese Government to ensure that all diligence is used to prevent anyone involved in supporting Russia's brutal, unprovoked, and unjustifiable war from evading sanctions or other restrictions.

a nuclear war can never be won and must never be fought.

The potential for abuse by corrupt actors and organized crime is concerning.

I believe that the Cuban regime needs to be held accountable for its systemic oppression of the Cuban people.

If confirmed, I will seek to ensure that Jamaica's leaders are aware of the PRC's opaque policies and financing practices that do not meet international standards, undermine countries' critical infrastructure security, the rules-based…

President Castro's victory as an opposition candidate in a free and fair election also sent the region a positive signal about democratic governance.