Ben Cardin

The Transnational Repression Policy Act... includes provisions in all these areas and we urge its passage.

Of course, they deny this. They have said, 'the accusation of transnational repression is totally made out of thin air.'

We have seen disturbing allegations against an Indian Government official for involvement in planning to assassinate a U.S. citizen in New York who was critical of the Indian Government.

We urge its passage.

We urge Congress to strengthen the U.S. response to transnational repression.

Transnational repression is not new, but modern technologies have expanded the governments' reach like never before.

A Chechnyan leader told those who opposed him, 'This modern age and technology allows us to know everything, and we can find any of you.'

There is no question whatsoever that support for Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression is absolutely critical.

Putin's unlawful war of aggression in Ukraine is a brazen violation of international law and Russia's freely undertaken commitments as an OSCE participating State.

The AI revolution is going to change economics. It is going to change societies. It is going to change the entire world.

Although the headlines may be focused elsewhere, brave determined Ukrainians are still battling to defend their homeland against Russian troops.

Putin must not succeed. We must continue to support the people of Ukraine in their fight to thrive as a free, secure, independent country, a democracy rooted in the rule of law and a place where all have dignity, human rights, and the…

Ukraine is fighting for freedom and the right to choose their own destiny through democratically-elected institutions.

Russia is not only fighting to erase the Ukraine nation as we know it. If Putin succeeds, he will be turning back the clock on international law around the world.

I am really pleased to have joined Chairman Cardin on his HARM Act, to designate the Wagner Group as a foreign terrorist organization.

The United States stands strongly against any escalation of this conflict by the enemies of Israel.

We need to do everything we can to provide the humanitarian assistance and safe harbor for those Palestinians who are trying to escape Hamas.

We stand with Israel and the right to defend themselves.

What it did is unspeakable.

These are the values that give strength to America's foreign policy.

Promoting growth that sustains a middle class and holds government accountable is vital.

As this committee moves forward, we will continue our work on behalf of the American people, as we have done for more than two centuries.

My priority is simple, to strengthen America's diplomacy, to make sure our diplomats have the tools that they need, and Congress provides the appropriate oversight in carrying out that responsibility.

The kinds of investments and development models that the DFC champions are what makes the United States a better partner.

This committee, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, its members and staff, play a critical role in meeting the challenges America faces in national security.