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Mike Pompeo

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Mike Pompeo is a Republican politician from Kansas who served as the 70th United States Secretary of State from April 2018 to January 2021 under President Donald Trump. Prior to his role as Secretary of State, he was the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) from January 2017 to April 2018. Pompeo has also served as a U.S. Representative for Kansas's 4th congressional district from 2011 to 2017, where he was known for his strong stance on national security and foreign policy issues. Throughout his career, he has emphasized a robust approach to counterterrorism and has been an advocate for American energy independence.

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Apr 11, 2018

I absolutely think it is important to provide diplomats with the opportunity to be successful.

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Apr 11, 2018

I support the application of the Leahy law to any country's military found to have committed gross violations of human rights.

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Apr 11, 2018

It is a matter of duty to get it right.

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Apr 11, 2018

if we do not lead for democracy, for prosperity, and for human rights around the world, who will?

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Apr 11, 2018

If confirmed, I will support the Administration's efforts to support the maternal health and family planning needs of women around the world.

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Apr 11, 2018

I will do my part to end those vacancies.

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Apr 11, 2018

I will raise my concerns about the Radio Free Asia cases and the deteriorating situation in Xinjiang directly with the Chinese government.

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Apr 11, 2018

Not only would these efforts undermine the very essence of the BBG, they would violate current laws outlining governance and reform of the BBG.

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Apr 11, 2018

The United States expects our allies to be strong partners.

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Apr 11, 2018

if we do not lead the calls for democracy, prosperity, and human rights around the world, who will?

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Apr 11, 2018

The Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) are an important counterterrorism partner and led the defeat of ISIS in Lebanon.

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Apr 11, 2018

The United States strongly supports Georgia and Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

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