I want to follow up on the economic question that you asked Mr. Pekala, to Mr. Levine.
I think an environment of fear is a complex thing, and without having been there myself, I wouldn't want to ascribe the origins to it.
there is a connection between rule of law, and free and open elections, and government values, and participation in NATO.
We continue to object to the presence of Russian troops in the occupied territories, and we strongly support Georgia's sovereignty and terri...
And if I am confirmed, I will do my best to listen; to understand the interests of all the stakeholders in this issue; and to work with our ...
So this is, I think, the kind of engagement that we need to continue together with our international partners in the countries of the region...
But I don't see that is what the illegal parallel structures are providing.
There is no military solution to the situation, so the issue is how do we galvanize our diplomacy.
So clearly, this is an issue that is going to require sustained engagement, leadership, and contacts.
There needs to be continuity and stability in electoral code in Ukraine.
The enemies of democracy and freedom should not be welcome in a democratic society unless they correct their mistakes.
the more we make sure that the regime and the people who are persecuting their opposition in Ukraine should know that they are under watch a...
We ought to be saying something sooner rather than later.
Ukraine literally and figuratively lies at the crossroads between Europe and Russia.
I am here today to answer your questions, Senator Shaheen, but also to plead that America do all that it can to preserve democracy in my cou...
So we ought to be directing assistance to them so that they can do the job that we know they can do.
We will continue to follow what goes on in the Ukraine very closely.
Elections are not only rigged on election night, as you well know.
