Democratic reforms would benefit Eswatini and the Swazi people.

Promoting human rights, civil rights, and good governance is an important part of U.S. foreign policy.

I understand the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) continues to work hand-in-hand with the Departments of State and Defense.

Since the beginning of the conflict, the United States has provided more than $875 million in stabilization assistance to the people of Syria.

I believe in science, and in the application of science and technology to solve problems.

Do you expect that the current DCHA bureau's responsibilities will completely be transferred across the new organizational structure?

I initiated and collaborated on numerous legislative efforts, such as advocacy on behalf of political prisoners in the Soviet Union.

The United States is the leading donor to the Rakhine State crisis.

We must always make clear this assistance in no way signals the United States has given up on efforts to create the conditions in Rakhine State.

We need to continue to focus on the immediate needs of these vulnerable populations--basic health and safety.

I have witnessed the deeply troubling developments in Nicaragua over recent months, as peaceful protests over changes to pensions quickly transformed into a much broader public repudiation of the Ortega Government.

I remain deeply concerned about the approximate 5,300 Nicaraguans who will be forced to return to Nicaragua in early 2019 because of the Trump administration's decision.

I think it is important that we send to some of these countries the same proportion of career diplomats.

The amount of assistance that they need is relatively small and can be a major advantage to security in our region.

Engagement is one of the most important things you can do with the Caribbean.

There are those of us who believe that the United States may not be giving enough attention to the Caribbean states.

I am committed to making sure Congress is briefed as the investigation continues.

Let me just ask, Mr. Palmieri, one question. I talked to you in my office. Do you commit to monitor the Berta Caceres case to make sure that we get independent evaluations as to the fairness of that trial?