"I call your attention to a report I authored when I was ranking on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee about Mr. Putin's use of an asymmetric arsenal to bring down democratic states."
"the infrastructure package must have the goal of 100 percent connectivity across the country"
"We recognize it is not easy and it is a family commitment, so we thank you and your families for your willingness to serve our Nation."
"We have seen a decline of democracies globally, and certainly within the OSCE region, there has been a significant decline of democratic states."
"Each of these tenets--or 'pillars,' as we often call them--represents a common interest of all NPT Parties."
"I fully support further OSCE engagement in Central Asia."
"If confirmed, I would work within the context of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) to make good on its objective of expanding access to the peaceful uses of nuclear energy."
"We are in a somewhat difficult decision right now not to be part of the JCPOA."
"I introduced the UNRWA Accountability and Transparency Act with 11 of my Senate colleagues, and we share real concerns on UNRWA."
"If confirmed, I look forward to increasing our engagement with Allies, including having sometimes difficult but necessary conversations about both our shared values and our shared challenges."
"The key to NATO's success is its ability to maintain unity and resolve, and, if confirmed, I will ensure we hold Allies accountable to the same set of values."