Chris Coons

Democracy is an issue--is a challenge in all three of the countries that you will, hopefully, be serving and representing the United States.

I think sanctions policy and the power of U.S. leading sanctions, particularly if they are multilateral, have often accomplished good things.

I am encouraged by recent statements by President Kiir about allowing for free and fair elections in February of 2023.

I think we need to do everything we can to support those elections because everyone is watching.

But then I also believe sometimes they have a perverse effect.

Ultimately, it is up to the Kenyans to deliver these elections in a free and fair way, in a way that that is accepted by the people.

I believe democracy is the best system for providing that governance.

The Inter-American Democratic Charter remains a critical document at the OAS for the defense of democracy in the Americas.

If confirmed, I will forcefully highlight the struggle of Cubans on the island in their fight for freedom and human rights.

My sense of the future for Ukraine is that we will genuinely struggle to have a vibrant Ukraine without a vibrant economy.

I will be interested in hearing now from you what you will do to support efforts for Chad's transition to democracy.

I look forward to hearing from you about what new initiatives and directions you will take the Counterterrorism Bureau upon your confirmation.

I am pleased that the Administration has identified the right person for such a difficult job.

We should err on the side of human rights and democracy when we have a conflict between security and rule of law.

I think the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework has a great deal of potential in the digital area to meet high standards, and high labor and environmental standards, as well.

President Biden's and this administration's success in galvanizing a coalition of like-minded people who together condemned this war of choice.

I think we have to find a way to help countries.

I hope that you serve as a voice of reason in this administration and counsel against the Biden administration sanctioning important allies of America such as India.

Human rights, respect for human rights, is fundamental to the U.S.-Philippine relationship.

The Indo-Pacific is, as Ambassador Kennedy mentioned, in search of American leadership on economic issues, as much as on military and security issues.

I speak with allies of America across the globe who say over and over again they do not understand why the Biden administration treats them so badly.

I will look to you for a vigorous and objective legal analysis, and I expect that consistent with our Constitution you will understand the interest and role of Congress in the area of foreign affairs.

It is an honor for me, one of the great of my time as senator, to be able to not only introduce her but to press upon my colleagues that I think she will be a tremendous addition to our diplomatic corps.

I expect that, if confirmed, you will build upon the work of the current administration to return the United States to a place it once held on the global stage as a country that both observes and advances the rule of law.

She has been nominated to be the State Department's top lawyer at a critical moment when we need someone with deep experience, great values, and the ability to help give the most relevant and timely advice to the leaders of our State…