I believe the United States is uniquely positioned to demonstrate itself as a champion of the shared democratic values enshrined in the Inter-American Democratic Charter.

There is a troika of Nicaragua and Cuba and Venezuela.

We in the Senate are supposed to hold ourselves to a higher standard. We are supposed to advance America's long march toward a more perfect Union, not coddle and cater to those who would take us backwards, and we are supposed to stand up…

I believe democracy is the best system for providing that governance and, if confirmed, I am committed to vigorously promoting democracy and human rights at the OAS.

I am honored to introduce to you today an exceptionally qualified nominee to serve as Special Envoy and take on global antisemitism head on no matter where it rears its ugly head.

Countries neighboring Ukraine have demonstrated enormous generosity in their response to the refugee crisis stemming from Russia's unprovoked and unjustified invasion of Ukraine.

Sudan's long-term stability can only come through an inclusive political process that results in a civilian-led transition to democracy.

For one of our colleagues to cast those who attacked the Capitol as harmless patriots while stroking fear of Black Americans is like rubbing salt in an open wound.

The malicious poison of antisemitism must be confronted whenever it rears its ugly head.

Reversing these policies was 'illogical' and that arguments for doing so demonstrated 'a domestic political issue completely devoid from a rational, objective analysis of what is in our national interest.'

The ironclad partnership between the Philippines and the United States has, throughout our long, shared history, contributed to peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.

I have repeatedly urged that we use our foreign assistance to make significant investments in the rule of law in Central America.

We cannot waste any more time. I urge my colleagues to advance her nomination so she can lead the State Department's efforts to improve the safety and security of at-risk Jewish communities.

I apologize and deeply regret the poorly considered remarks on Cuban Americans and Jewish Americans I made.

I unequivocally oppose the BDS movement.

When a foreign country like China goes ahead and puts a couple of million Uyghurs in concentration camps--and we know that to be true--when Cuba goes ahead and represses its citizens for peacefully protesting and recently passed a law that…

If confirmed, I will continue these programs to support democracy, respect for human rights, and good governance.

Egypt's Reich will also fall, but list fascist regimes before it.