I guess what crosses my mind is that we all know that the Communist Party wants reunification.

I think one of the most important things that this committee can do is to work on a protocol for the future.

I am increasingly worried by steps backward. The past weeks more than 50 journalists were beaten.

I know this was a long day for you, and we appreciate the fact that you are willing to serve.

I look forward to working with you, Senator Wyden, as we move forward.

Leading this committee has been one of the highlights of my years in the Senate.

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed what I believe to be serious gaps in U.S. international pandemic prevention, preparedness, and, importantly, response efforts.

We need to look at bringing more different diverse people to the table.

I am troubled by the conflict and humanitarian situation in Tigray.

The illegitimate Maduro regime's corruption and repression are responsible for the economic collapse and the resulting humanitarian crisis in Venezuela.

I consider the malign activity of Iran just as important as the nuclear aspects of it.

NATO is indispensable for the advancement of U.S. interests in Europe and to our security.

It is going to take real partners to do that. No country is going to be able to do it alone.

More government spending of borrowed money or of government-appropriated private capital is simply not the answer to our problems or those of other countries.

somebody has got to straighten that out, and this legislation attempts to address that and, hopefully, will address that.

the United States Government is big, it is complex, it has got many agencies, and there is an important function that Congress can play

I do not concur in the initial statement about the prior administration. There is no good answer to this.

I think the only way we are going to get past this is a good vaccine program not only in the United States but around the world.