Political Quotes

“I come to the floor today to speak in support of the nomination of Kurt Campbell to be Deputy Secretary of State. The Deputy Secretary of State is one of the most critical roles at the Department of State. The Deputy Secretary serves as a key adviser to the Secretary, advancing top national security priorities, and serves as one of our top diplomats around the world. To that end, Mr. Campbell's distinguished career provides him with the experience to excel in this position. It includes service in the Navy, in the State Department, the Defense Department, and the private sector. Mr. Campbell brings more than two decades of service in various leaderships, including as Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs and Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Asian and Pacific Affairs. He has the expertise to help navigate the Department and our Nation through complex global challenges. Having a confirmed Deputy Secretary of State is paramount as we work to support our allies and build resilient partnerships, and respond to crises and deescalate tensions and conflict around the world--from Europe, where maintaining unity and support for Ukraine is more critical than ever; to addressing challenges in the Indo-Pacific, with the dynamic reaction between Beijing and Taipei; to the Middle East, where we must prevent further escalation and work toward the release of hostages and avoid the humanitarian crisis.…”