"I happen to be in favor of the Trans-Pacific Partnership. I think openness helps."
"Should we be worried about China's potential rejection of an unfavorable tribunal ruling as setting a precedent to ignore international legal commitments in the future?"
"The United States has conducted several 'freedom of navigation' operations in the South China Sea to ensure that these essential waterways continue to remain open for all."
"Should we be encouraging our allies to conduct these exercises?"
"In the case that the UNCLOS tribunal rules in favor of the Philippines and China completely ignores the ruling, what would this mean for China's general commitment to international law?"
"Through this resolution, we call on the Government of Cambodia to... foster an environment where democracy can thrive and flourish."
"This deteriorating political situation in Cambodia demands action from the United States."
"As the chair, myself, of the Safe Climate Caucus, I would like to drill down a little bit more deeply in terms of renewable and alternative energies"
"In a time of rapid change, frequent unrest in the world, it is crucial for the United States to demonstrate our continued commitment to diplomacy."
"I know firsthand that we can have both a thriving ocean economy and at the same time protect and conserve our precious ocean resources."
"I am terribly disappointed in this, in what is taking place and our lack of response to what is going on."