If confirmed, I will engage the Vázquez administration by focusing on the multilateral approach to Venezuela within the Organization of American States (OAS).
I see in Venezuela's present circumstances echoes of Uruguay's past.
the promotion and defense of human rights and democracy is central to U.S. national security and prosperity.
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...
Will you make this a personal priority of yours to resolve this particular open case against an American?
There is no country in our hemisphere that could not improve on human rights.
State Department overruled the views of the mission.
It is critically important that this be spotlighted in your work.
I hope that you can recognize that we are going to follow up on this.
If confirmed, I will promote, mentor, and support staff who come from diverse backgrounds and underrepresented groups.
I believe these issues need to be a priority in our cooperation with allies.