I share your concern regarding Russia's and China's development of anti-satellite capabilities.

It is indisputable that the People's Republic of China is a major player in South Sudan's oil sector.

The Cuban Government's brutal response to the July 11 protests and suppression of the November 15 protests, including sentencing teenagers for demanding their rights, was outrageous and the regime must continue to be held accountable.

If confirmed, I will work with the Maltese Government to ensure that all diligence is used to prevent anyone involved in supporting Russia's brutal, unprovoked, and unjustifiable war from evading sanctions or other restrictions.

a nuclear war can never be won and must never be fought.

The potential for abuse by corrupt actors and organized crime is concerning.

My goal and objective--which I have strived for practically all my adult life--is to develop policy options to see the Cuban people free from the brutal dictatorship.

If confirmed, I will work hard to push back on the PRC's technological threats and build resilience to Beijing's economic coercion.

I recognize that, if confirmed to this position, my words both official and unofficial will carry significant diplomatic importance to the interests of the United States.

I just want an assurance that would be a priority for us--for you, if confirmed to this post, that it would be--and it reflects the--I believe, the official position of the United States, that would be very forceful in making that a…

the worst times in the history of our intelligence agencies have been when they were either used or perceived to be used for purposes of political advantage.

This policy is having disastrous effects for American national security.