The way it is being implemented now is counterproductive to global health priorities.

We all know that. We pay about twice the average of Canada, on average, of the cost of prescriptions.

I disagree with this policy. I think it compromises women's health in America.

I urge you to pay attention to these types of initiatives and be understanding that we may need some special attention.

Democratic reforms would benefit Eswatini and the Swazi people.

I championed programs which promoted human rights and democracy.

17 Senators sent a letter to Secretary Tillerson last summer in regards to the importance of the continuation of that program.

The comment you made about leaders in Africa wanting to hold onto power rather than allowing their countries to develop I thought was a very poignant point, and I could not agree more with that assessment.

The United States continues to work closely with the European Union (EU) to help Balkan Governments accelerate economic and political reforms.

I believe all humans have the right to freedom from tyranny and the opportunity to live their lives with freedom and respect.

The substance of any agreement on normalization must come from the parties themselves.

There is a lot of support by both Democrats and Republicans in Congress to make sure that your role is clear that America's strength are our values.

I would encourage the Government of Ghana to operationalize its new Office of the Special Prosecutor and empower it to conduct its business impartially, including potentially through offering training.

There are a lot of concerns about whether America still maintains that global position as it relates to our traditional values.

I have also scrutinized ambassadorial nominees to Armenia and other countries in the region.

We believe that suppressing political, religious, or civil society voices leads to the kind of repressive environment that generates instability.

We must always make clear this assistance in no way signals the United States has given up on efforts to create the conditions in Rakhine State.

Free and fair electoral processes are a key component of democracy, political legitimacy, and long-term stability.

Child labor in Ghana's cocoa industry continues to be an issue of concern.

The United States and Argentina share a commitment to democratic governance, transparency, and human rights that make us natural allies.

If we want Venezuela to return to the prosperous constitutional democracy that its people deserve...

These programs and activities have sought to build democratic institutions, support freedom of the press and good governance.

I have witnessed the deeply troubling developments in Nicaragua over recent months, as peaceful protests over changes to pensions quickly transformed into a much broader public repudiation of the Ortega Government.

I initiated and collaborated on numerous legislative efforts, such as advocacy on behalf of political prisoners in the Soviet Union.

If confirmed, I support continuing the existing informal process for securing Congressional clearance of arms sales.