A sole purpose nuclear declaratory policy or any perceived weakening of our extended deterrence is a betrayal of our alliance in the Indo-Pacific, including Japan.

This committee has continued its proud bipartisan tradition of putting country ahead of party.

I think this has slipped through the cracks.

I would urge you, when you make your list of things that you want to accomplish, you put this right at the top because this is of critical importance to all of us.

The United States is committed to seeking reforms of the U.N. Human Rights Council, particularly with respect to the Council's disproportionate focus on Israel.

If our Taiwan were to fall, the consequences would be catastrophic for regional peace and the democratic alliance system.

Determining the future of this workforce and how it operates is one of the most important responsibilities of this position.

The U.S.-China relationship is the most consequential and complex bilateral diplomatic relationship in the world.

U.S. allies have told me and have told us that they strongly object to a change to a no-first-use or sole-purpose, which is nothing more than a no-first-use in disguise policy.

I understand China's malign influence, and the case studies offered in the report are incredibly illuminating.

It is vital that we continue this important work.

We have got to be very clear about our criticism of China.

If confirmed, I would work with the Deputy Chief of Mission and Country Team to develop and implement both a short and long-term strategy of engagement with government officials, business leaders, and civil society in Switzerland and…

I would work tirelessly to restore U.S. leadership on the Council in order to defend Israel and diminish the Council's anti-Israel bias.

Mr. Chairman, we need this man confirmed immediately.

Poland is on the front lines and the United States will always support Poland in defending its territorial integrity and security.

We will challenge the PRC in areas we must, including when it takes actions that are contrary to American values and interests.

I strongly oppose any attempt by the United States to rejoin this sham group until reforms have been achieved.