I do not see a seamless handoff--if anything, the opposite--when it comes to refugee policy and support for refugees and for democracy and governance.

I think it is important that we continue to make clear to the world community that we intend to hold accountable Assad and his regime for their horrific crimes against humanity.

I like the way that you emphasized the importance of Mr. Assad leaving.

I think it is just the reverse with Mr. Putin. I think he likes having a proxy of Iran in Syria.

It is beyond reasonable expectations that Syria would have traditionally free and fair elections in the near future.

I hope to gain insight into this issue during the hearing today, because our young men and women in uniform and their families deserve to be fully informed as to what they are fighting for and when the fight will be over.

Mr. President, today, with sadness in my heart, I wish to pay tribute to a very special person, Anne Michele Irby, a member of my staff for over 25 years and a dear friend who died on December 18, 2017. Anne was born in Baltimore and…

I have called on CMS to fix this problem in my legislation, the Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act (S. 1890) as well.

The way it is being implemented now is counterproductive to global health priorities.

I urge you to pay attention to these types of initiatives and be understanding that we may need some special attention.

I disagree with this policy. I think it compromises women's health in America.

We all know that. We pay about twice the average of Canada, on average, of the cost of prescriptions.

I believe all humans have the right to freedom from tyranny and the opportunity to live their lives with freedom and respect.

These programs and activities have sought to build democratic institutions, support freedom of the press and good governance.

I have been an active and committed defender of human rights and democracy during my 31-year career in the Foreign Service.

The Assistant Administrator's position is an important one, as it requires vision and leadership to carry out the agency's mission of promoting democratic values and advancing inclusive economic growth.

I have also scrutinized ambassadorial nominees to Armenia and other countries in the region.

Australia is a key ally. It is instrumental to our diplomatic security and economic success in the Indo-Pacific and dealing with the challenge of a rising China.