Simply put, the barrier, obviously, is the Chinese Communist Party.

I worry about our economic relationships often with African nations when we are often sustaining relationships that reflect the colonization of the past.

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

I claim the time in opposition to the amendment, but I do not oppose the amendment. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without objection, the gentleman from New Jersey is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

If confirmed, facilitating Nepal's economic growth would be a key priority.

As I understand it, our policy objective has been to work with the transition government to get Mali back on the path to democracy.

Her wide-ranging business background, her commitment to effecting meaningful, substantive, thorough social change is just awesome.

Mr. President, I cannot tell you how great----

I celebrate you all. I thank you all for, many of you, very long careers of service and putting yourself forth again to step into often difficult situations.

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

I just wanted to stress that H.R. 7666 includes programs focused on supporting youth mental health. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. Beatty). The time of the gentlewoman has expired.

It is an important part of what we do in the Foreign Relations committee is reviewing the nominees.

A strong and independent ASEAN will be a key partner in addressing shared challenges, seizing emerging opportunities, and advancing our shared interests.

I anticipate being as proactive as possible to reinforce this principle and to encourage African voices to speak the loudest on this policy.

I would continue to publicly and privately advocate for implementation of measures to return to democratic governance.

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…

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

Uruguay has also denounced the Russian invasion of Ukraine as a 'grave and unjustifiable violation of international law.'