On September 7th, Senator Merkley and I sent a letter to the General Accountability Office requesting a formal review of all ongoing United Nations peacekeeping operations.

China has shown little interest in adhering to the norms of debt sustainability or the principles of development assistance.

If the words Never Again are to have meaning in actual practice, we should not be reluctant to call atrocities like this by their name, identify the perpetrators and hold them accountable.

Our letter calls for tough additional sanctions against Iran.

the deal's inspection provisions lack adequate mechanisms to prevent, detect, and punish cheating and do not even have the unqualified right to inspect many important locations, including military facilities.

I think it will be a continuing effort to assure that countries do not join or not voted onto the Human Rights Council principally for the purpose of defending themselves and using it as a forum to accuse us, as well as Israel, unfairly.

If we are trying to encourage a durable peace--and that is what we all want, a durable peace--between the Israelis and Palestinians, textbooks with this sort of content are completely counterproductive.

Do you believe energy security is an integral component of economic security?

I just think that is great, that this is a priority.

I believe humanitarian assistance alone will not solve the situation in Yemen. Rather, we must continue to work towards a lasting, political solution to this conflict.

Russia has killed hundreds of innocent men, women, and children using its position on the Security Council to delay that resolution calling for a ceasefire.

I believe Kip is highly qualified and will be committed to achieving the goals of the United Nations World Food Program and Food and Agriculture Organization as they strive to defeat hunger and to achieve food security worldwide.

If confirmed, you would be a critical player in tackling some of the most challenging issues confronting our nation, including the ongoing opioid crisis.

Our assistance seeks to help empower people, communities, and government leaders on their journey to self-reliance and prosperity.

Along with Senator Merkley, I have been active in the Senate on issues related to Burma and this crisis, and I plan to continue my efforts.

Currently, the United States only supports lending to China that addresses basic human needs in the country's poorest regions.

Economic security is national security.

I applaud the Trump administration for this decision.