Slovakia has been a significant provider of military aid to Ukraine.

Absolutely. I believe open and transparent communication is critical for a workplace to function well.

Slovakia's government has been unequivocal in condemning the Russian Federation and supporting U.S. and EU sanctions against it.

We must build on recent though tenuous progress in countering these efforts, which began during the Trump administration and not giving in to Russian pressure tactics.

The CAFTA-DR remains critical to creating a stable economic environment in Central America and opportunities for the people of the region.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has had huge effects on Ukraine's neighbors, not least Romania.

I look forward to hearing your plans to confront these issues.

The ethnic Armenian population of Nagorno-Karabakh is entitled to security, human rights, and fundamental freedoms.

I will work with the U.S. Department of Defense to ensure our posture is commensurate to the threats and challenges we face on NATO's eastern flank.

We believe strongly in the principle of African solutions for African problems, and endeavor to support the AU leadership's efforts to reduce and resolve conflicts.

Support for Uzbekistan's independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity is the foundation of U.S. policy towards Uzbekistan.

If confirmed, I can assure you the health and safety of the Mission's personnel and family members will be my top priority.

Many U.S. missions have been under enormous stress over the last few years, in large part due to COVID.

If confirmed, I will not hesitate to raise issues of human rights, democracy, and the rule of law with my counterparts.

I will continue to stand firmly with the Malian people in their aspirations for democracy, peace, development, and respect for human rights.

If confirmed, I will continue to advocate for reforms and their full implementation.

I have been disappointed with the Biden administration's communication with Congress on human trafficking and hope that filling this position will grant this important issue the attention that it deserves.

Full implementation of the Algiers Accord remains the best path to peace in northern Mali.

I will support ASEAN in continuing to restrict Burma's representation at senior-level ASEAN events.

Since Kazakhstan's independence in 1991, the United States has invested in building strong and broad-based ties with the Government and people of Kazakhstan.

President Biden has said that human rights are a vital interest of this administration's foreign policy.

Thank you very much, and thank you, Ms. Tracy, for being willing to take on this job.

On Armenia, the U.S. has a valuable role to play in resolving the tenuous relationship between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

If confirmed, I will press for beneficiaries of governance reform to act as responsible stewards of the IMF and the global economy.

I expect that strong U.S. leadership will continue to advance this progress and closer bilateral relations will open up new opportunities for the United States.