These agreements finally offer a path forward for peace in a troubled region.

We are acutely aware of objections. Strong objections have been raised by our allies.

A full-fledged effort across the transatlantic alliance is required to deter Russia.

Cooperation with Germany on this front must be a priority.

I would work tirelessly to restore U.S. leadership on the Council in order to defend Israel and diminish the Council's anti-Israel bias.

Mr. Chairman, we need this man confirmed immediately.

I would urge that you communicate in the strongest terms to the administration the concern that our allies in the region have with this policy.

Would you tell this committee why the Obama administration decided not to adopt the no-first-use or sole-purpose policy?

If our Taiwan were to fall, the consequences would be catastrophic for regional peace and the democratic alliance system.

Determining the future of this workforce and how it operates is one of the most important responsibilities of this position.

I am deeply concerned by continued attacks on the independence of Poland's judiciary.

I would have liked to have seen sanctions posed on Nord Stream during the totality of the hundreds of miles that were being laid under the Trump administration.

We will compete vigorously with China where we should, including on jobs, the economy, on critical infrastructure, and on emerging technologies.

I would also support, if confirmed, increasing engagement through our Public Diplomacy programs that give youth, journalists, and opposition leaders a voice.

We have got to be very clear about our criticism of China.

Poland is on the front lines and the United States will always support Poland in defending its territorial integrity and security.

I strongly oppose any attempt by the United States to rejoin this sham group until reforms have been achieved.

I think the Congress and the executive branch have every right to continue to deepen our security cooperation, to expand our arms provisions to Taiwan.

Despite Russia's huge troop presence on Ukraine's borders, Germany and this administration seem dead set on handing Putin another point of leverage.

a sole-purpose nuclear declaratory policy or any perceived weakening of the U.S. nuclear deterrent will be a betrayal of our allies and will embolden China and Russia.

I think the spotlight should be on China. They have said for decades, the Chinese Government, that they want to have a minimum nuclear deterrent.

it is really hard to understand the lack of concern then and the concern now.

If confirmed, I would encourage Benin to resume its traditional role as a positive influence and example in West Africa for democracy, rule of law, and human rights by directly engaging the Beninese Government, civil society, and other…

If confirmed, I would build on Embassy Lome's use of quiet diplomacy to urge the Government to make democratic reforms.

U.S. allies have told me and have told us that they strongly object to a change to a no-first-use or sole-purpose, which is nothing more than a no-first-use in disguise policy.