I believe Moldova is vulnerable to potential Russian interference in its upcoming parliamentary elections.

I just really want to get on the record here our concern that that matter be of high priority to our mission, that there be justice in regards to what happened and any cover-up that was engaged by the Government.

We just issued a report on Russia using energy as a weapon of war.

There are those of us who believe that the United States may not be giving enough attention to the Caribbean states.

The United States is an active participant in the OSCE-led 5+2 settlement process to resolve the conflict in Transnistria.

I believe that it is in the United States' national interest to support U.N. peacekeeping operations that have an appropriate mandate, support political solutions, and are properly managed and equipped.

I think it is important that we send to some of these countries the same proportion of career diplomats.

If confirmed, I will engage the Vázquez administration by focusing on the multilateral approach to Venezuela within the Organization of American States (OAS).

I will urge the Government to establish a truth commission, reparations office, and a judicial mechanism.

Let me just ask, Mr. Palmieri, one question. I talked to you in my office. Do you commit to monitor the Berta Caceres case to make sure that we get independent evaluations as to the fairness of that trial?

I see in Venezuela's present circumstances echoes of Uruguay's past.

I take issues of diversity and inclusion very seriously, which have been shaped by my personal and professional experience.

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.

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

I championed programs which promoted human rights and democracy.

Engagement is one of the most important things you can do with the Caribbean.

MCC can and has suspended or terminated assistance to countries that have failed to maintain their commitment to good governance and, if confirmed, I will ensure that MCC continues to do so.

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

I would also encourage the Government of Ghana to continue working to strengthen its anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing safeguards.

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.

It is critically important that this be spotlighted in your work.

A strong, independent judiciary is essential to the protection of individual liberties and a functioning democracy.

We have bipartisan support to protect those who are on TPS status because we know the circumstances on the ground are such that it is not safe for their return.

A strong transatlantic partnership remains central to U.S. foreign and security policy.

Will you agree to work with our committee as to how we can strengthen the OAS to be more effective in dealing with the challenges we have in our own hemisphere?