We need to make sure that these are prioritized and they are moving. We are in a drought, people need help.

if you want to grow opportunity, you have got to support innovation already happening on the ground.

These families need help.

I rise as a proud original cosponsor and supporter of H.R. 4300, the VIP Act, offered by my friend from Iowa, Congresswoman Miller-Meeks. This legislation would codify into Federal law an initiative put into place by the Trump…

It is an honor and a pleasure to meet with all of you again.

I support a peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific region where democracies can thrive, with strong institutions, responsible actors, and close security, economic, and people-to-people ties.

The U.S. Government works with Costa Rica closely on a number of shared security concerns, including narcotics trafficking.

As Secretary Blinken has said, China is the only country with the economic, diplomatic, military, and technological power to seriously challenge the stable and open international system.

Tom has devoted his entire life to my state, to serving the people of New Mexico and to serving this great nation.

The advice and consent role of the United States Senate is one of the most important roles granted to Congress by the Constitution.

Robust economic engagement in the Indo-Pacific is a key part of the Biden-Harris administration's effort to Build Back Better.

Tom showed all of us how to act with decency and integrity, how to stay true to your principles but also how to find common ground.

If confirmed, I will continue to work closely with our international organization partners on the ground and the Costa Rican Government to build capacity and provide protection.

it is an honor and pleasure to meet with all of you again.

Yesterday at the United Nations, President Biden pledged a new era of relentless American diplomacy.

Increasing the ability of underserved communities to use our public lands is absolutely a critical focus of this Administration.

This ambassadorship matters. New Zealand and Samoa are leading on many important issues and are important partners in the fight against the climate crisis.

I think they are incredibly important.