In Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega has become what he once fought to overthrow--a ruthless dictator.

There is a crisis in Sri Lanka right now. The president fled and resigned amongst a really full-scale economic crisis and protests.

We need to act now.

We need to make sure that China will not continue getting away with their malign influence at the institutions that we, the United States, created to shape the international order.

those kind of actions will be met by some form of sanctions, that there is some penalty, some price, to be paid

It is central to our national interest to help meet the region's humanitarian needs, contribute to free and open regional architecture, and to work with the people and governments of the region to safeguard their sovereignty, build vital…

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is essential to mitigating the effects of climate change.

You will always be my president, sir.

Orban's government has rescinded legal recognition of transgender people and passed a law banning the use of materials seen as promoting homosexuality.

I claim the time in opposition to the amendment. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from New Jersey is recognized for 5 minutes.

President Bukele is wielding populism and new digital tools to perpetuate a cult of personality even as he undermines El Salvador's democratic institutions at an alarming rate.

Since Viktor Orban's rise to power over a decade ago, the Hungarian Government has rolled back a lot of democratic norms.

I am worried about Hungary's increasing nationalism and the backsliding and, frankly, their cozy relationship with Russia.

I have no additional speakers. I am prepared to close. I reserve the balance of my time.

Let me just add, I am pleased to work with the gentlewoman from Texas on this critical matter. I thank her for her support in ensuring children and families have access to the mental health support and services they need to lead healthy…

I thank the gentlewoman for her leadership on this issue. In fact, H.R. 7666 includes programs focused on supporting youth mental health including due to such traumatic events that were mentioned by the gentlewoman. The SAMHSA Garrett Lee…

Uruguay continues to serve as a global model of democracy and has spoken out against autocratic leaders that threaten freedom and democratic stability.

If confirmed, I will continue working closely with Bulgaria to promote our shared values of democracy and support for the rules-based order.