If confirmed, I will stress the importance for the countries engaged in these conflicts to develop the policies and programs necessary.

I do believe that it is important that we achieve that, that we have a new set of leaders in the United States Congress who also provide that authorization.

It also makes stopping it more difficult and requires a more comprehensive effort.

America's democracy promotion around the world is conducted in a way that America should be incredibly proud of.

I think we have to confront it today.

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

I do believe sanctions on Russia imposed because of its aggression in Ukraine should remain until Russia implements the terms of the Minsk cease fire agreement, halts its aggression.

that is also his opinion, and that should the agreement then be negated, he would work for a better agreement.

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

I will work at that every day.

Make no mistake: America is uniquely blessed, and with those blessings comes a duty to lead.

I think it was Senator Kaine who said that--coming from the place that you do on the congressional side have deep respect for what it is that you all are looking for.