If confirmed, I pledge democracy and human rights in Cuba will remain at the core of our Cuba policy.

the U.S. does not sanction Cuba, or sanction the Cuban people, but on a regime that is the number one reason why Cuba is the only country in the world where Cubans cannot succeed.

I have long believed that state sponsor of terrorism designations should be used for states that are terrorists, based on fact, analysis, and intelligence.

The situation in Venezuela is a tragedy.

I do not believe that the human rights situation is improving.

If confirmed, I will support the regular U.S. calls on Cuba to return fugitives from justice.

I will carry out the administration's aims to support peaceful protesters; to denounce human rights abuses, including violence, detentions, and Internet shutdowns and censorship.

I have been watching the historic protests in Cuba and the Cuban Government's troubling response very closely.

I will support Interim President Juan Guaido, the democratically elected National Assembly, and the people of Venezuela to determine their own future through free and fair elections.

I condemn incitement of violence and anti-Semitism in any form.

The United States is committed to seeking reforms of the U.N. Human Rights Council (HRC), particularly with respect to the HRC's disproportionate focus on Israel and the HRC's problematic membership.