Chris Coons

The international community has a role to play in facilitating Venezuela's return to a prosperous, democratic country.

Yes, if confirmed, I commit to working with Congress on legislation to advance a comprehensive U.S. strategy to address the humanitarian, political, and economic crisis in Venezuela.

It has tripled its GDP per capita since 1990, enjoying the strongest economic growth of any nation in Central and Eastern Europe.

Helping the Polish people diversify their energy choices provides an opportunity for innovative American energy companies.

Poland is now an important military leader in both the EU and NATO.

I am aware of recent concerns about respect for democratic institutions in Poland, freedom of speech, the independence of the judiciary, and the rule of law.

When President Trump traveled to Warsaw last year, he emphasized that the United States benefits from a strong Poland.

If confirmed, I will ensure the Bureau of East Asia and Pacific Affairs' approach to dealing with the challenges is consistent with the National Security Strategy.

The United States should not shy away from speaking forthrightly about, and contesting, Chinese policies and actions that undermine the international order.

I believe that an open society, with the highest possible degree of autonomy and democratic participation, and governed by the rule of law, is essential for Hong Kong's stability and prosperity.

I firmly support, and will continue to advocate for, Hong Kong's highly developed rule of law, and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms.

I share your concerns regarding the growing threats to One Country Two Systems, and pledge to support the defense of Hong Kong's high degree of autonomy.

Finally, any policy for a free and open Indo-Pacific region must have human rights and democracy at its core.

As a Pacific nation ourself, our national security policy must recognize that much of America's 21st-century political and economic future lies in the Asia-Pacific region.

The American people need to understand what our strategy is. We need to understand what our strategy is.

I think you will see significant and sustained interest from members of this subcommittee and other committees of the Congress as we try and encourage and support a movement towards a genuinely open and democratic society in Zimbabwe.

I agree with you that this is essentially up to the people of Zimbabwe, and the actions that will determine their future will be taken by Zimbabweans.

I was struck that the budget request for this year for Zimbabwe, if I understood correctly, dropped almost $60 million from the previous year and included no requests for democracy and governance programs.

I am reluctant to see us take any steps to lighten or relieve sanctions or other international restrictions on loans or partnership until we see... concrete steps by the administration of Emmerson Mnangagwa.

I think it is critical that the people of Zimbabwe not see one dictator replaced by another.

Will they take the steps needed in order to earn the trust of the world community?

I will never forget our memorable afternoon tea with former President Mugabe.

What would you specifically suggest we do to change Senate rules in order to address the concerns you raised?

I wanted to briefly ask my friend, the Senator from Florida, if I correctly heard, as I believe I just did, that an entire range of economic groups--advocates from the National Association of Manufacturers, Business Roundtable, even Grover…

Senator Coons from Delaware, a Democrat and I, have introduced legislation 3 years in a row to end that...