Ben Cardin

Rule of law is the sine qua non for the promotion and protection of human rights and democracy.

Corruption is a major constraint to private sector-led economic growth and poverty reduction in Latin America.

I hope that China and Russia would also play a constructive role.

If confirmed, I would encourage the Governments to which I would be accredited to closely scrutinize all offers of assistance.

Stability in the Eastern Mediterranean is a top priority for the administration.

U.S. withdrawal from the JCPOA should make clear to all the United States commitment to ensuring an effective global nuclear nonproliferation regime.

I believe that both are essential components of American international leadership.

The United States and Argentina share a commitment to democratic governance, transparency, and human rights that make us natural allies.

Would you commit, if confirmed, to come back to this committee either in an open or closed session and be able to answer these questions for us?

Without the United States' participation in the agreement, do you have a view as to how that will impact our ability to have confidence about Iran's nuclear program?

I disagree with the President's decision as it relates to pulling out of the Iran nuclear agreement. I think it is a mistake for American national security interests.

If confirmed, I will continue to support longstanding U.S. policy recognizing the Republic of Cyprus's right to develop its resources in its EEZ.

The terms of the peace agreements as it relates to those that have violated human rights, that they are held accountable are consistent with the peace agreements.

There is a lot of support by both Democrats and Republicans in Congress to make sure that your role is clear that America's strength are our values.

There are a lot of concerns about whether America still maintains that global position as it relates to our traditional values.

American values to me are our strength. And we have got to be pretty clear about it.

There is at least some indication that there were foreign interests involved in that attack and that there may have been governmental cover-up as to the investigation.

I just really want to get on the record here our concern that that matter be of high priority to our mission, that there be justice in regards to what happened and any cover-up that was engaged by the Government.

It is a pleasure to work with you in regards to the nomination for these four individuals.

We need to be on guard for cracks in our own democratic institutions...

If we want Venezuela to return to the prosperous constitutional democracy that its people deserve...

I believe all humans have the right to freedom from tyranny and the opportunity to live their lives with freedom and respect.

I championed programs which promoted human rights and democracy.

I hope you would agree with me that it is important to avoid any action that would create or appear to create a situation where U.S. Government resources are used to benefit the personal financial interests of U.S. Government officials…

17 Senators sent a letter to Secretary Tillerson last summer in regards to the importance of the continuation of that program.