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

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

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…

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…

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

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

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

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 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.

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