"I think we are seeing it in real time. The sanctions policy in--against Russia in Ukraine, combined with other things, has certainly shrunk Russia's war aims."
"I think many on the receiving end of sanctions sort of believe that it is one and done."
"If I am confirmed I will prioritize them day one, pushing for those predicate actions to be put in place so the South Sudanese people can have the democratic election they deserve to have."
"I am encouraged by recent statements by President Kiir about allowing for free and fair elections in February of 2023."
"I think sanctions policy and the power of U.S. leading sanctions, particularly if they are multilateral, have often accomplished good things."
"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 am hopeful that we can get you confirmed swiftly, given the significance of the elections in August."
"President Biden's and this administration's success in galvanizing a coalition of like-minded people who together condemned this war of choice."
"we should err on the side of human rights and democracy when we have a conflict between security and rule of law."
"I think we have to find a way to help countries."
"The Inter-American Democratic Charter remains a critical document at the OAS for the defense of democracy in the Americas."