If confirmed, I will reiterate the importance of political plurality and urge the Kyrgyz Government to uphold the constitutionally protected freedoms of all peaceful political actors.

If confirmed, I will lead our efforts to urge Kenya's security (both public and private) and justice sectors to investigate credible human rights abuse allegations vigorously and hold perpetrators--including security forces--to account…

I will work tirelessly to urge respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms so that the people of South Sudan might once again aspire to a peaceful and prosperous future.

If confirmed, I will work with my team in the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs and with other offices at the State Department to ensure we provide timely and substantive comments to the bill.

These efforts raised public confidence in the political process, fostered better personal relations between political rivals, and, ultimately, resulted in largely successful elections in February 2018.

I will press the leaders of all the parties to the conflict in South Sudan--and especially the Government--to disavow violence and make the hard compromises necessary to achieve a peaceful resolution of their political differences.

The United States has a strategic interest in Kenya's development, security, and stability, which is reflected in our partnership on regional and global issues and our extensive bilateral programs.

If confirmed, I will work with my colleagues in the Bureau of Consular Affairs to provide your office with information related to the state of visa services in Havana.

If confirmed, I would work closely with the Department's Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons to promote attention to the heinous crime of human trafficking, not only in Cuba, but throughout the Hemisphere.

If confirmed, it would be a great privilege to serve alongside these American patriots helping to advance and secure U.S. interests in the Middle East.

U.S. engagement enabled much of that progress and will play an essential role in sustaining and building on those positive developments.

The only obstacle to progress towards early, free, and fair elections is President Ortega's unwillingness thus far to negotiate in good faith.