Chris Coons

I think also that we need to build a united front which has frayed a bit, perhaps, over time.

It is an area where I think an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, so I hope you have the opportunity to work along with USAID in delivering that.

As more and more countries in West Africa have transitioned from countries with coups or strongmen to free and fair elections, you have seen a ripple effect that has been wonderfully positive.

Ghana had a history of coups. And the fact that they have pulled themself out of it is amazing.

It is very heartening to see how Ghana has continued in its positive democratic trajectory.

I wanted to make sure I also ask some questions of Ambassador Sullivan.

He should understand that there is a legacy at stake, and he has an incredible opportunity to enable the first peaceful democratic transfer of power.

We have an expectation that President Joseph Kabila will abide by the Congolese constitution, and not seek a third term.

I expect that new leadership at the local level is going to help this situation.

Political reconciliation is key to Kenya moving forward.

I want to start by thanking you and your families for your willingness to take on service overseas in a wide range of countries where our relations are particularly important.

It is great to be with you and Senator Booker again, and to have these nominees in front of us.

One election does not a democracy make.

I think some of us are concerned that the administration does not have a grasp and a commitment to the hard and complex work of conflict prevention and stabilization.

Prevention and stabilization tools are a vital complement to our military and intelligence tools.

Our national security apparatus must evolve and have the right tools to effectively promote conflict prevention and post-conflict stabilization.

I have serious concerns of understanding the management philosophy, particularly that took place prior to Secretary Pompeo.

A number of us on a bipartisan basis sent a letter to the President urging that he not precipitously withdraw U.S. forces from Syria.

I just met with North Korean human rights activists and folks that defected recently over many years.

One of the core actions we could take would be to send an American Ambassador.

Do you agree the United States should not relieve sanctions on Zimbabwe until the Government takes concrete actions to demonstrate its respect for human rights, its commitment to free and fair elections, and to pursuing genuine…

Senator Corker and I have worked hard on a bipartisan bill called the BUILD Act that will create a new development finance institution, which we hope will be marked up here next week.

The Trump administration has given high priority to addressing strategic competition with China in Africa.

If confirmed, which I expect you to be, you will confront some of the greatest challenges the United States faces around the world from North Korea, the Indo-Pacific, and strengthening and sustaining our vital partnership with our ally…

The most pressing issue facing our hemisphere is the restoration of democracy in Venezuela.