Bill Keating

We need a strong political will as well.

We have to organize better in this country.

We need clarity, focus, no ambiguity whatsoever. We are under attack.

Actually you had to leave your home?

There is a vacuum that is there that will probably be filled with China and countries that do not share those concerns.

They are disappointed and they are hurt about this relationship.

I think that creates a problem, serious problem, going forward, too.

The tariffs that have been imposed and the stops and go and the threats for escalation have done nothing but create an uncertain environment.

Regrettably, instead of continuing negotiations with the EU toward a trade investment agreement, the President withdrew from the talks.

We represent a formidable economic base that should be leading the world towards a better economic opportunity.

I am a big believer in what we can accomplish together as part of our transatlantic alliance.

That is why my amendments aim to promote the roles of civil society and women in advancing peacekeeping efforts, improving the rule of law, strengthening democratic institutions, as well as assist our partners in their efforts to combat…

This is critical to our own security as well as to many of our core values that are central to our democracy.

At a time when there is great uncertainty around the world, we should be doing as much as we can to coordinate with our partners in democracy and human rights on issues of anti-corruption, rule of law, humanitarian assistance, trade, and…

Thank you very much. And thank you, Chairman Keating.

I want to thank Chairman Engel for sponsoring this legislation and working with me to hold the Burmese military accountable for its barbaric attacks on the Rohingya in the fall of 2017.

With the passage of the Global Respect Act, the United States will lead by example in sending a strong message to our counterparts around the world.

For too long we have seen prejudice and violence against the LGBTI persons globally and here in the United States. This bill is a strong response to international human rights abuse based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or…

I urge all my colleagues to support the resolution, and yield back.

I want to further commend the Macri government of Argentina for its effort to find the truth behind the death of prosecutor Alberto Nisman.

The Secretary said just 2 months ago that that is on the table; that that could be used absent action from Congress.

The President does not want to go to war with Iran.

I believe that President Trump believes that Iran is an adversary that does not respect weakness, they only respect strength.

That is it. That as far as we have taken this and no farther.

I can make the argument that Russia was more pivotal than any country in turning the tide there and more responsible than any country other than Assad himself.