We do not encourage them either way. Is that what you are saying?

Our partnership has contributed to widespread economic growth and development as well as safer and more secure communities.

I heard you, Senator Robinson, say, you touched upon combating financial crimes.

It is pretty common knowledge that Russia has got a growing military and intelligence activity in both Venezuela and Colombia.

The United States should work with credible regional institutions, such as the Inter-American Development Bank to unleash private sector solutions to fulfill the Colombian people's growing expectations.

We are not pushing them one way or the other.

First of all, bless you for what you do. I mean, this is a heavy lift.

Just briefly, Mr. Chairman, and either one of you can address this.

While the Administration has not wanted to characterize what happened on October 25 as a coup, that is, indeed, what it was.

If democracy is, indeed, a priority for this Administration, it must view these coups as a trend that imperils the future of democracy in Africa and worldwide.

The United States must take action to hold the junta and other spoilers of Sudan's transition accountable.

Give us some hope here.

The United States must continue to support the Sudanese people and Sudan's pro-democracy forces.

It is difficult and, look, there is all kinds of problems on the continent, and they seem like they keep getting worse.

We need to see an ambassador. I know they have said intent to appoint, but where are we?

Intent is good. Action is better. We are still waiting.

I ask unanimous consent that I be allowed to speak for up to 5 minutes, followed by Senator Menendez to speak for up to 10 minutes, before the scheduled rollcall vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?

fellow citizens, I rise today to speak on behalf of the Cruz-Risch Nord Stream 2 bill, which is designated as S. 3436. To start with, it is important to note that this bill has language which is almost identical to the bipartisan language…

I would ask for 5 minutes for myself and 10 minutes for yourself. Is that sufficient? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I rise today to congratulate and honor the retirement of one of my senior staff members and friend who has served in my home State of Idaho for the last 13 years as the regional director of my Lewiston office, Michael ``Mike'' L. Hanna…

I will support ongoing U.S. activities to strengthen democratic governance and promote peace.

the last administration's decision to leave it unfilled was, in my view, shortsighted and damaging.

I welcome the January 13 Koblenz court verdict as a crucial victory for victims of the Assad regime's decade-long conflict against its own people.

The United States aims to end this war as swiftly as possible by imposing severe costs on Russia.

The United States aims to help Ukraine defend itself and then help Ukraine rebuild.