David Pressman: “We can, and we should, make the U.N. work to advance our interests and security.”

lit a candle of hope and inspiration . . . [reminding] the world that brave hearts still exist to challenge injustice.

We will not equivocate in advancing the cause of liberty and human dignity.

Through these actions, I hope to work with Malians to set them on a path to responsive democratic governance.

If confirmed, I will continue working closely with Romania to strengthen our shared values of democracy and support for the rules-based order.