I pledge to you and this committee, if confirmed, I will work tirelessly with you.

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

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…

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 the United States Mission to the EU in continuing to support our longstanding efforts to ensure the rights of all people are protected, and promote values of freedom, democracy, individual liberty, and human…

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.

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.

It is a priority. We announced, very recently, that we are withdrawing visas from some top regime officials.

As Americans, it is in our vital national interest to face these challenges and work to help our neighbors create, nourish and sustain stable, prosperous democracies in every corner of our shared hemisphere.

My guiding principle, if confirmed to lead IO, will be America first but not alone.

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.

It is critical that USAID maintain its vital support for democratic civil society and human rights defenders.