I welcome the January 13 Koblenz court verdict as a crucial victory for victims of the Assad regime's decade-long conflict against its own people.

This is a really serious problem. It is an unreported problem but it is an enormous problem.

The United States aims to help Ukraine defend itself and then help Ukraine rebuild.

So at the present time, in any event, our membership in the ICC is probably--not probably, is not in the cards.

These efforts will strengthen Kenya's ability to prepare for and conduct free, fair, and peaceful elections that reflect the will of the Kenyan people.

I rise today to congratulate and honor the retirement of one of my senior staff members and friend who has served in my home State of Idaho for the last 13 years as the regional director of my Lewiston office, Michael ``Mike'' L. Hanna…

I share your concern over the poor treatment of Cuban activists.

I understand that the United States has a long-held policy of encouraging countries to resolve their maritime delimitation disputes peacefully through dialogue and in accordance with international law.

We have to hold China accountable, which is why I am introducing my bill today to ban Chinese purchases of our agricultural land.

It is a sacrifice--we know that--and the American people appreciate it.

Questions of accountability for those responsible for the military takeover lie at the heart of the ongoing Sudanese-led political process to establish such a framework.

Should you be confirmed, I expect you to take seriously congressional requests for information and transparency.

Many U.S. Missions have been under enormous stress over the last few years, in large part due to COVID.

I cannot embrace this agenda which is a taxpayer-funded handout to China.

I would hope, and I know you will, urge them to move this along as rapidly as possible because, as we know, the people in power are just going to drag their feet, hoping to be able to stay in power.

If confirmed, I will urge Iraq's leaders to expediently form a new government that bolsters Iraq's sovereignty and serves the needs of the Iraqi people.

I cannot embrace President Biden's radical Green New Deal agenda that forces American taxpayers to pay for electric vehicle infrastructure at a time when our farm families are struggling to heat their homes.

I will aim to accelerate the already strong support the United States is providing for internally displaced people and vulnerable groups.