But, if confirmed, I will lead an effort to encourage credible nations from all regions to step forward to serve on this body and deny those seats to human rights abusers.

I will always be willing to speak out on behalf of our values and the rights of the people of China.

Our commitment to at-risk Afghans has no end date.

Not only are Republicans refusing to do their job, they`re threatening to use the power, their power, to prevent us from doing our job, saving the economy from a catastrophic event. I think quite frankly, it`s hypocritical, dangerous and…

Nations such as Venezuela with abysmal human rights records have no place on a council dedicated to promoting those rights and protecting those defending them.

The Biden-Harris administration is committed to putting human rights, democratic values at the center of our foreign policy.

U.S.-German relations are strong and getting stronger.

The United States, together with our European partners, continues to support Serbia's development as a modern, prosperous, European country, at peace with its neighbors.

The United States supports Serbia's own stated, strategic priority of EU accession.

I recognize, respect and relish the role of Congress in advancing our relationship with India.

Democracy does not happen by accident. We have to defend it, fight for it, strengthen it, renew it.

Democracy doesn't happen by accident. We have to defend it, fight for it, strengthen it, renew it.

We are clearly at a critical juncture with regard to Russia. There still may be a window to deter Putin from deciding to invade Ukraine.

Spain shares our overarching goal to support a peaceful democratic transition in Venezuela, through free and fair presidential and parliamentary elections.

should be centered on mutual recognition.

I will also advocate with the Government of Spain for multilateral and bilateral pressure on Maduro to allow for free and fair elections.

Continuing U.S. support for a sovereign, democratic Kosovo, as this remains essential to stability in the region.

The United States will continue to take steps to deter Russia's use of chemical weapons.