Ben Cardin

These actions are motivated by what I believe is a moral imperative for us all to recognize the atrocities against the Armenian people.

I have also scrutinized ambassadorial nominees to Armenia and other countries in the region.

I have long worked in the United States Senate to push for an honest accounting of the Armenian genocide and to ensure that anyone who represents the United States Government does so as well.

If confirmed, I commit to continue promoting and supporting democracy and human rights in the Republic of Benin.

I commit, if confirmed, to defending the human rights of all individuals in Benin, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Respecting the free exercise of religious beliefs and practices... is the best way to promote a peaceful and open society.

We believe that suppressing political, religious, or civil society voices leads to the kind of repressive environment that generates instability.

While Tunisia has made important progress since the 2011 revolution, its democratic institutions remain fragile.

I will support efforts to maintain and strengthen EUFOR's contributions to stability in BiH.

The United States firmly believes EUFOR is critical to deterring violence in Bosnia and Herzegovina; its primary mandate is to maintain a safe and secure environment.

The United States has pressed publicly and privately for full respect for political pluralism and a level playing field for democratic competition.

The United States has pushed consistently for full implementation of electoral reforms in Azerbaijan recommended by international partners.

Free and fair electoral processes are a key component of democracy, political legitimacy, and long-term stability.

If confirmed, I will continue our U.S. Embassy's engagement with Icelandic counterparts to boost resilience to Russian Government malign influence and to counter Kremlin threats in the Nordic and Arctic region.

If confirmed, I will strongly support human rights and democracy in the Republic of Cyprus.

If confirmed, I will actively support efforts toward a settlement.

I supported and implemented our policy to reject the coup d'etat against the Government and to support free elections to restore democracy.

I will use my office to highlight the strengths of diversity and acceptance of all people for who they are.

I regularly met with Ministry of External Affairs officials to discuss legalizing same-sex relations and advocate for equal treatment.

Democratic reforms would benefit Eswatini and the Swazi people.

Promoting human rights, civil rights, and good governance is an important part of U.S. foreign policy.

Since the beginning of the conflict, the United States has provided more than $875 million in stabilization assistance to the people of Syria.

I understand the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) continues to work hand-in-hand with the Departments of State and Defense.

I believe in science, and in the application of science and technology to solve problems.

Do you expect that the current DCHA bureau's responsibilities will completely be transferred across the new organizational structure?