This Congress has spoken with a very, very strong voice, 98-2 in the United States Senate.

I think there really is a path forward without getting into the politics of membership--where we are from the White House.

I have spent many years promoting the importance of voting and helping individuals register to vote.

Your doing is to represent our country, if confirmed, in China and must take steps to make sure that our Constitution is not violated.

I have encouraged adherence to constitutional norms and Turkey's international commitments under the U.N. Charter and Helsinki Final Act to address restrictions and erosion of freedoms of speech and assembly.

Promoting democracy, the rule of law, and human rights has been a central theme throughout my 27 year career at the Department of State.

Are there any circumstances that you would support the United States giving up its moratorium on nuclear testing?

The hallmark of American leadership in the world has been our vigilant advocacy for human rights and democracy.

if we do not draw a line in the Middle East, it is going to be all-out proliferation.

Well, Senator Rubio, first of all, thank you for conducting this hearing and chairing this hearing.

We need your commitment that you will work with us and keep us informed as to the progress that we are making with Europe and the sanctions against Russia.

I encouraged the Ethiopian Government to allow civil society and opposition political parties to operate freely.

I feel that country ownership is one of the most effective means of sustainable democracy and human rights.

The State Department's most recent human rights report notes that the most important human rights issues in Rwanda are government harassment and arrest of political dissidents; restrictions on media freedom and civil liberties; and…

Thank you for your willingness to serve your country at this critical moment and one of the most important national security posts that we have in America.

the Magnitsky global human rights bill that was championed by Senator McCain and myself is now available globally

We have been making significant progress on that in the last 3 years.

I believe that USAID is an asset to our national security, and the global face of American generosity.

I agree with your statement that we do not seek any permanent military bases in their country.

Before President Trump took the oath of office, many of us urged him to take steps to avoid a constitutional conflict with the Emolument Clause.

Promoting democratic governance and adherence to core human rights have been priorities and core responsibilities for me throughout my career.

We hope that, within a matter of days, we are going to pass legislation through both the House and Senate in regard to Russia.

I think it was one of the reasons why Vietnam was selected as a country to participate in the TPP because we had made significant advancements on human rights and values.

I think it is very important.

I particularly appreciate that in the opening part of your statement, you mentioned that you would represent American values and that would include upholding human rights for all.