"Clearly, we must make it clear that a military coup and the military that is now controlling the country, and we have to be with the Sudanese people, not just by our words, but by our deeds."
"As the regime in Tehran marches towards a nuclear weapon and foments terror in Yemen, Syria, Lebanon, and throughout the Gulf, we must employ some empathy in understanding the threat that our partners..."
"But, again, if our policy actions drive them into the arms of Russia and China we will be undercutting these very priorities."
"This committee has a great tradition of working across party lines and working with the executive branch on foreign policy."
"The outstanding lack of accountability on the tragic death of Khashoggi is an issue that America cannot ignore."
"Mr. Ratney would serve at a critical time in U.S.-Saudi affairs as relations have been strained."
"Because I agree with you, there is no higher priority than preventing atrocities and there are so many areas in the world today in which we see the circumstances that very clearly are moving towards a..."
"Do you commit to promptly responding to requests for briefings and information requested by the committee or its designated staff?"
"I am hopeful to hear from all of our nominees today on how they will advance American leadership and interests in this pivotal region of the world."
"I apologize for and deeply regret the poorly considered remarks on Cuban Americans and Jewish Americans I made as part of a 1998 oral history project about foreign affairs."
"I have long appreciated the bipartisan support for Africa in Congress and, if confirmed, I look forward to working with you and others in Congress to continue to strengthen U.S.-Africa relations."