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These efforts raised public confidence in the political process, fostered better personal relations between political rivals, and, ultimately, resulted in largely successful elections in February 2018.
Real development and security cannot be achieved if they are not accompanied by respect for human rights and a democratic process that respects the will of the people.
I have always viewed the promotion of human rights and democracy as an integral component of American diplomacy.
Our assistance to the Togolese armed forces is designed to develop the professionalism of its ranks.
If confirmed as U.S. Ambassador to Togo, I will make meeting with human rights, civil society, and other non-governmental organizations in the United States, and with domestic and international human rights NGOs in Togo, a priority.
An opposition boycott of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)-endorsed parliamentary elections scheduled for December 20, 2018, for example, could increase the risk of violence on election day.
I will support this ECOWAS-mediated peace process to ensure implementation of the recommendations and to ensure that members of the opposition are consulted and are active participants in instituting these reforms.
If confirmed, I will work with the team at Embassy Lome and civil society and hope that these actions will encourage the Government of Togo to ensure the Togolese people have freedom of expression, freedom of peaceful assembly, and…
President Trump echoed a call he made in his 2018 State of the Union to only provide foreign assistance to 'our friends.'
I will be a strong advocate for the U.S. Agency for International Development, to ensure it has the tools and resources needed to fulfill its mission.
This administration continues to take steps to drastically reduce our foreign aid, in direct contravention of Congressional intention.
If confirmed, I will advocate within the administration for the resources that are critical to advancing the mission of the U.S. Agency for International Development.
I will also work to ensure that women and youth are engaged as meaningful participants at the negotiating table.
I will work to ensure that the United States provides all possible support to facilitate an inclusive democratic political environment in Somalia.
I will engage both publicly and privately to ensure that NGOs, civil society members, and ordinary citizens do not face retaliation for expressing their viewpoints.
If confirmed, I will work to ensure that U.S. Government resources are used effectively, particularly for Democracy Rights and Governance (DRG) programming.
The upcoming national elections are an important test of the Government's adherence to the democratic values our two countries share.
If confirmed, I will seek to continue and amplify our messaging on the need for a free, fair, credible and non-violent elections process that reflects the will of the Bangladeshi people.