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We saw from the president of the United States today was his willingness to take responsibility, take ownership of the response.

We have been given a gift by God today to usher in a new dynasty because we just inaugurated Donald Trump as our 47th president.

As Secretary Blinken noted in his January 19 testimony before this committee, senior-level engagement on a consistent basis will be one important way to demonstrate our commitment.

If confirmed, I will support diplomacy that translates this rhetoric into action.

Your efforts have been instrumental in making sure that all parties to the conflict understand that the United States urgently seeks an immediate end to hostilities, unconditional humanitarian access, accountability for atrocities, and a…

This approach means reinvigorating our focus on human rights, transparency and accountability, and the fight against corruption which are essential for stability and economic growth.

The safety and security of our personnel abroad should not be politicized, nor should we assume negligence if, and when, prudent, calculated risk decisions play out with negative consequences.

Yes. The United States remains concerned about the disproportionate focus by the U.N. Human Rights Council on Israel, including Agenda Item 7.

When the United States plays an active and constructive role on the Council, we can better advocate to protect Israel from unfair bias on the Council.

I am committed to seeking HRC reforms, particularly regarding the Council's disproportionate focus on Israel.

The U.N. Human Rights Council plays an important role in promoting and protecting human rights, humanitarian access, and fundamental freedoms globally, but has serious flaws as well.

Strong democracies are more stable, better partners to us, more committed to human rights, less prone to conflict, and more dependable markets for our goods and services.

President Biden believes we need to curtail the use of landmines.

I agree with the Secretary of State's determination that the Government of the People's Republic of China (PRC) is committing genocide and crimes against humanity against Uyghurs, who are predominantly Muslim, and members of other ethnic…

The People's Republic of China is engaged in gross human rights violations that shock the conscience and must be met with serious consequences.

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 and its problematic membership.

I strongly support President Biden's public commitment to raise the ceiling for refugee admissions to 125,000 for fiscal year 2022.

Corruption is a country killer. It is also a tool of malign outside actors.