These attacks failed because of the resilience of the Brazilian and American people, and the strength of our democratic institutions.

We know that former President Jair Bolsonaro, through his lies and disinformation, fomented the attacks on Brazil's democracy.

Similarities between the January 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol and its Brazilian sequel on January 8 of this year reminds us that we must stand vigilant against anyone anywhere who corrodes democratic norms.

Democracies are resilient only as long as we reinforce their resiliency.

Strengthening democracy remains a fundamental pillar of the bilateral relationship.

the defeated yet dangerous demagogue spews lies about election fraud.

I am afraid that the president will become the 'Asylum Denier-in-Chief.'

We need to up, dramatically, in our engagement with Mexico. It can't be all about economics. It has to be about safety and security, as well.

Mexico has a responsibility, first and foremost, to its own citizens to establish safety and security within its own territory and to those who visit its country, as well.

This is not about Secretary Mayorkas. It's about the administration.

The question is: How do you go after the cartels? How do you dry up their money? How do you go after their leadership?

The three biggest countries, by the way, Chuck, that are coming to the border now are Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua. They all have dictatorships, people fleeing those dictatorships.

You know, you name them a foreign terrorist organization, that in and of itself means nothing. You ultimately go after their leadership.

The reality is along the border communities it is the cartels that run the border communities, not the government of Mexico.

In my time, I am trying to be more like Senator Hagerty and less like Senator Coons--you guys can tell them I said that.

You make us a stronger nation.

In my time, I am trying to be more like Senator Hagerty and less like Senator Coons--you guys can tell them I said that.

You make us a stronger nation.