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Ben Cardin
@bencardin· Democratic · MD· Jan 2, 2018

I hope that you can recognize that we are going to follow up on this.

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Ben Cardin
@bencardin· Democratic · MD· Jan 2, 2018

If confirmed, I will promote, mentor, and support staff who come from diverse backgrounds and underrepresented groups.

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Ben Cardin
@bencardin· Democratic · MD· Jan 2, 2018

I believe these issues need to be a priority in our cooperation with allies.

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Ben Cardin
@bencardin· Democratic · MD· Jan 2, 2018

The United States relies on allies to maintain strong democratic institutions, open economies, and defense capabilities.

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Ben Cardin
@bencardin· Democratic · MD· Jan 2, 2018

I just hope that we will be pretty tough on this.

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Ben Cardin
@bencardin· Democratic · MD· Jan 2, 2018

If confirmed, I will use my oversight role on the IMF's Board of Directors to press the IMF management to foster an environment that is diverse and inclusive.

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Ben Cardin
@bencardin· Democratic · MD· Jan 2, 2018

Human rights and democracy are of critical importance to me and though I have not had the opportunity to promote them actively in my career to date, I intend to make them an important factor in my actions at the IMF, if I am confirmed by…

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Ben Cardin
@bencardin· Democratic · MD· Jan 2, 2018

A strong and healthy democracy in Poland is a vital component of U.S.-Polish relations.

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Ben Cardin
@bencardin· Democratic · MD· Jan 2, 2018

The most pressing human rights issues for the IDB are lack of respect for human rights and democratic freedoms.

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Ben Cardin
@bencardin· Democratic · MD· Jan 2, 2018

Rule of law is the sine qua non for the promotion and protection of human rights and democracy.

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Ben Cardin
@bencardin· Democratic · MD· Jan 2, 2018

I hope that China and Russia would also play a constructive role.

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Ben Cardin
@bencardin· Democratic · MD· Jan 2, 2018

If confirmed, I would encourage the Governments to which I would be accredited to closely scrutinize all offers of assistance.

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Ben Cardin
@bencardin· Democratic · MD· Jan 2, 2018

U.S. withdrawal from the JCPOA should make clear to all the United States commitment to ensuring an effective global nuclear nonproliferation regime.

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Ben Cardin
@bencardin· Democratic · MD· Jan 2, 2018

Stability in the Eastern Mediterranean is a top priority for the administration.

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Ben Cardin
@bencardin· Democratic · MD· Jan 2, 2018

I believe that both are essential components of American international leadership.

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Ben Cardin
@bencardin· Democratic · MD· Jan 2, 2018

The United States and Argentina share a commitment to democratic governance, transparency, and human rights that make us natural allies.

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Ben Cardin
@bencardin· Democratic · MD· Jan 2, 2018

Without the United States' participation in the agreement, do you have a view as to how that will impact our ability to have confidence about Iran's nuclear program?

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Ben Cardin
@bencardin· Democratic · MD· Jan 2, 2018

Would you commit, if confirmed, to come back to this committee either in an open or closed session and be able to answer these questions for us?

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