I am particularly concerned about how we support the women and address potential trafficking issues.

I also appreciate Ambassador Brigety's raising the importance of having our Ambassadors on the ground in countries.

Putin is trying to rewrite history by rebuilding the Soviet Union--challenging the international values, laws and institutions that have kept our world safe since World War II.

It is an incredibly important issue and especially right now for people who are refugees already.

this is a period where it is very clear who is on the side of good and who is on the side of evil

The situation in Lebanon is quite dire--the humanitarian situation, the economic situation.

I hope each of you will work on what is continuing to get worse in Afghanistan with respect to the rights of women and the economy in that country.

I cannot think of a more qualified candidate and I look forward to working with you once you have been confirmed.

I have been closely following increased reports of directed energy attacks that have affected U.S. Government employees.

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman, and congratulations to each of our nominees, and thank you for your willingness to serve the country.

I am very concerned about, in addition to the trafficking in persons that Senator Cardin raised, is drug trafficking issues.

Can you talk about how, as ambassador, you would work to mitigate the influence of China and Russia and encourage further moves towards democracy on the part of Brazil?

I am particularly interested in what is happening looking at space because this is a new frontier, really, in terms of the potential to put weapons in space.

What we know is that societies that empower women, that have rights for women and girls, tend to be more stable societies.

I would ask you if you would commit to doing everything you can, if confirmed as ambassador, to ensure that those visa applicants are given due consideration and that that process works as smoothly as possible.

the Office of Global Criminal Justice is imperative to coordinating U.S. Government efforts to bring to justice perpetrators of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes.

Denmark has talked about the U.S. being its security partner of choice.

The other thing we know is that countries that empower women tend to be more stable and have a better opportunity to succeed as democracies.