If confirmed, I will lead U.S. Government efforts to support the Zambian people to seize this historic opportunity.

I will work to strongly encourage the codification of the efforts toward democratic principles, freedom of speech, openness, and engagement.

The United States seeks to remain a leading trading partner and foreign investor partner as the Philippines progresses toward economic recovery.

I want to make sure that as a committee we see the full picture of how you defend Ukraine.

I think it is deplorable that 130 assistance workers have been killed in South Sudan since independence.

I commit myself to ensuring that within the embassy I will be completely dedicated to the morale, the productivity, and clear two-way communication with every member of my team.

We have to think seriously about whether we want to subject millions of Yemenis to starvation as a consequence of that designation.

Sudan's long-term stability can only come through an inclusive political process that results in a civilian-led transition to democracy.

Restoring our diplomatic presence in Sudan presents an opportunity for America to be a force for good.

I think we are going to have to be tougher on our allies and partners in the region.

The Zambian people have spoken. Like us, they too demand a more perfect union.

I sometimes worry that American foreign policy has become dangerously sclerotic.

If confirmed, you will have the important task ahead of you to ensure that the peace accord signed in 2018 is fully implemented.

The election and peaceful accession of President Hakainde Hichilema represents a notable bright spot in Africa.

We have to get into a deescalatory cycle in Yemen in order to get to the table.

I think we have a badly outdated conception of the ways in which Egypt acts in the region.

Egypt has shown us over and over again that they are willing to act in concert with us when it is also in their security interest.

You shouldn't have to put your life at risk. You shouldn't have put your family's life at risk to simply stand up and do your job to try to protect my constituents from a pandemic disease.

Schools should be the first places to open and the last places to close.

Thank you for calling out this agenda for what it is, an attempt to score political points, to build a political power base around the denial of science and around personal attacks on you and your family.

Thank you, Dr. Walensky, for that and for your commitment to keeping our schools open.

The scariest thing about this is it`s now 100 percent clear you can`t win the Republican nomination for president if you oppose political violence.

I ask unanimous consent that the concurrent resolution be agreed to and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Con. Res. 25, which was received today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report the concurrent resolution by title. The…

I have 2 requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority Leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following…