Ed Markey

If you're going to democratize access, if you're going to close the digital divide, then you need programs like that.

If you have the aid there and you are helping them, then they are more likely to move in our direction.

What does "more to bear" mean? What do we need to do here? Because otherwise the political instability is a recurring cancer that just keeps coming back because you do not have the intervention.

But not great work in general? "Inside of their capability" means that they are meeting expectations for what their capability is, which is not going to match the task.

Given President Trump's rhetoric and budget plans that would cut diplomacy and development assistance, I am even more concerned that political efforts will fall by the wayside.

I told him that I was concerned that tactical military successes will not bring about the strategic defeat of ISIS unless accompanied by simultaneous political initiatives to bring divergent groups together and local governments willing…

If the United States is to be successful in the fight against modern slavery and the exploitation of children, it must be credible and consistent.

Failing to follow through on restrictions against countries that are ranked Tier 3 or that use child soldiers sets a stage for all countries to disregard U.S. prohibitions and sanctions.

Routinely waiving these restrictions undermines the ability of the United States to pressure governments into prioritizing the fight against human trafficking and child exploitation.

Turning our backs on the people most vulnerable to slavery, the very people this committee has worked so hard to help, not only breaks faith with our most cherished ideals, but it is a gift to those who profit from human misery.

Time and again, national security leaders from Republican and Democratic administrations have testified that protecting refugees does not put Americans at risk.

My fear is that, if we do not try to find a peaceful but aggressive way of responding, then we just play into the hands of the military complex in Russia.

I think we should share this one. I will speak a little more militarily, and Julianne might speak in a policy manner.

It is a dangerous environment that could be created, if we just allow for that kind of rhetoric to continue.

President Trump is saying he would not mind a nuclear arms race with Russia.

The new administration has a responsibility to try to find a way of extending the New START treaty.

We cannot and should not be complacent.

I would not outsource the counter-ISIS campaign to Russia or to Iran or to Assad.

We should disavow taking their oil or torture.

In my view, we should repeal the Muslim-only ban.

We should ensure that diplomacy is on an equal footing with military planning.

We must make clear that we support our allies.

I strongly support the President's decision to conduct a quick review of the anti-ISIS campaign.

I was pleased to see yesterday that President Trump pulled back on his hostility toward NATO. That was a good sign.

We have to work with our allies.